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SUMMARY:Classical Persian and Sacred Dance Workshop and Concert
DESCRIPTION:Classical Persian and Sacred Dance Workshop and Concert \nClassical Persian and sacred dance workshop\, lecture\, and concert with Farima Berenji\, Latif Bolat\, and Varol Ozkaner \n3:00-5:00 pm Classical Persian and sacred dance workshop \n5:30-6:30 pm Lecture and slide show \n6:30-7:00 pm Photography presentation\, Varol Ozkaner \n8:00-10:00 pm Dances of the Silk Road Concert with Farima Berenji\, musician Latif Bolat\, and guest dancers.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/sacred-dance-workshop-and-concert/
LOCATION:Mercin\, Turkey\, Mercin\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:Performance,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Dance of the Balouch and the Peacock Dance
DESCRIPTION:Dance of the Balouch and the Peacock Dance with Farima Berenji \nIntensive dance workshop\, lecture\, sema\, and performance with Farima Berenji. \nFolk Dances of Iran\nLecture\nThursday\, February 18\, 2016\n6:00-9:30pm \nFlight of the Simorgh\nPersian Dinner and Performances\nFriday\, February 19\, 2016\n6:30-10:00pm\nMore details… \nPeacock Dance\nDance Workshop\nSaturday\, February 20\, 2016\n3-5pm and 6-8pm \nSema – Sufi Whirling and Drum Circle\nGathering\nSaturday\, February 20\, 2016\n8:30-10:30pm \nDance of the Balouche\nDance Workshop\nSunday\, February 21\, 2016\n11am-1pm and 2-4pm \nRegister Online
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/dance-of-the-balouche-and-the-peacock-dance/
LOCATION:Children’s Dance Theater\, 4000 W. Dimond Blvd.\, Anchorage\, AK\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Ann Benoit":MAILTO:mbenoitak@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151210T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151217T223000
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SUMMARY:Persian Pop Dance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Persian Pop Dance Workshop \nLearn and practice fun\, festive Persian pop dance moves and a choreography for everyone! \nThe class will warm up with Persian and Central Asian dance moves and turns then progress to movements for Persian modern and pop styles. Finally\, learn a choreography for a Persian pop dance. \nBoth sessions are required to join a performance. \nWhen and Where\nDec 10 and 17\, 2015\, at the Halanda Studio\, San Jose\, 8:30-10:30pm. \nCost\nDrop-in any day of the 2 Thursday workshop series Dec. 10 or 17 and pay $34 for the 2hr session. Members of the Farima Dance Company pay only $30. \nFarima Berenji\nFarima is an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, instructor\, dance ethnologist\, and archeologist. Recognized as one of few world experts and scholars of Persian dance history\, Farima infuses spirituality into her dance and teachings to impassion\, empower\, and inspire. She is the founder and artistic director of the Farima Dance Company and the Simorgh Dance Collective. Exposed from youth to various music and dance styles her love of dance has led her upon an extraordinary life-long journey throughout the world\, including her home countries Iran and Azerbaijan as well as other neighboring Silk Road countries\, where she has researched\, studied\, and performed with master teachers and performing artists. For over 15 years\, Farima has continued her passion traveling great distances to learn\, research\, lecture\, promote\, perform\, and to teach sacred\, classical\, and folk dances of the Silk Road.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/persian-pop-dance-workshop/
LOCATION:Halanda Studio\, 1062 Lincoln Ave.\, San Jose\, CA\, 95125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151203T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151203T223000
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SUMMARY:Folk Dances of Baluchistan
DESCRIPTION:Folk Dances of Baluchistan with Farima Berenji \nIn this special workshop spanning 2 hours Farima will introduce dance styling\, culture\, and folk dance choreographies of Baluchistan. The ethnic origins\, culture\, and stying of each dance will also be covered. \nBaluchi dance is very rich and music is played with varieties of traditional instruments. Located in the South of Iran bordering Afghanistan\, Baluchi dance has a blend of dance movement of Afghani\, Indian\, and Iranian dance moments. Due to their strong cultural values\, the Baluchi people have been able to keep their rich traditional heritage alive. \nTwo famous dances of Baluchestan will be taught: \n\nDo-Chapi (also known as the bracelet dance)\, which is an ancient Persian dance mostly performed by forming a circle by a group of people\, dancing\, and clapping.\nLewa: Lewa is also a Baluchi dance of Sheedi origin\, performed mostly by a group of people in a circle with hand movements\n\nThere will be a Persian and Central Asian dance warm up and turns practice to begin the class. Bring bracelets or Indian bangles. \nExtra rehearsal time is required for members of the Farima Dance Company or for those who want to perform. \nWhen and Where\nMeets Dec. 3 at the Halanda Studio\, San Jose from 8:30-10:30pm.  \nCost\nPay $34 for the 2hr session. Members of the Farima Dance Company will pay only $30. \nFarima Berenji\nFarima is an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, instructor\, dance ethnologist\, and archeologist. Recognized as one of few world experts and scholars of Persian dance history\, Farima infuses spirituality into her dance and teachings to impassion\, empower\, and inspire. She is the founder and artistic director of the Farima Dance Company and the Simorgh Dance Collective. Exposed from youth to various music and dance styles her love of dance has led her upon an extraordinary life-long journey throughout the world\, including her home countries Iran and Azerbaijan as well as other neighboring Silk Road countries\, where she has researched\, studied\, and performed with master teachers and performing artists. For over 15 years\, Farima has continued her passion traveling great distances to learn\, research\, lecture\, promote\, perform\, and to teach sacred\, classical\, and folk dances of the Silk Road. Learn more at http://farimadance.com/
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/folk-dances-of-baluchistan/
LOCATION:Halanda Studio\, 1062 Lincoln Ave.\, San Jose\, CA\, 95125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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SUMMARY:Sacred Dance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Seven Cities of Love – A Journey to Simorgh – Lecture\, Concert\, Workshop  \nA wonderful day of dance focusing on classical and mystical Persian dance and sema (Sufi whirling technique). Our journey will be guided by the wonderful Farima Berenji\, who travels worldwide to perform and teach dance and wellness. Her love and passion for dance and history has led her on an extraordinary life-long journey throughout the world. Her academic background includes in-depth study of dance\, music\, poetry\, art\, history\, as well as mythology\, and the ancient and spiritual traditions of Iran and Central Asia. \nFarima is strongly connected to spirituality and healing through dance and ritual. She hopes to help and guide people to the historic beauty and richness of the Silk Road culture and to help people find their inner bliss through dance\, music\, and sacred healing. Please email us if you’d like to receive the programme of the day.  \nIf you wish to book your places for the workshop please visit our website http://www.uniquecircle.co.uk. Tickets are also available to purchase at Istanbul Grill Restaurant in Cheadle.  \nAlso in this location: \n\nLectures on Persian and Turkish Spiritual Arts – October 9\nSeven Cities of Love – October 10
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/sacred-dance-workshop/
LOCATION:Starlight Performing Arts Academy\, Units 14-15\, National Trading Estate\, Bramhall Moor Ln\, Hazel Grove\, Stockport\, SK7 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Unique Circle Manchester":MAILTO: uniquecircle7@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151010T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151010T210000
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SUMMARY:Seven Cities of Love
DESCRIPTION:Seven Cities of Love – A Journey to Simorgh – Lecture\, Concert\, Workshop  \nThe Seven Cities of Love Concert is a dramatic music and dance performance led by three of the most distinguished artists from the Persian and Turkish cultures: Davod Azad\, Farima Berenji\, and Latif Bolat. Together with their colleagues they bring together soul-stirring mystical melodies\, and exquisite sacred dances of ancient worlds to illustrate mystical poetry in a tapestry of sound and colour\, gesture and motion\, word and breath\, to touch hearts and to open a window to pure transcendent beauty. \nThe performance draws inspiration from a masterpiece of classical Persian poetry\, Conference of the Birds\, by twelfth century Sufi poet Attar of Nishabur. Attar’s mystical allegory\, considered the jewel in the crown of Sufi tales\, speaks of the journey of the birds through the Seven Cities of Love to meet the king of birds\, the glorious Simorgh. This is an exposition of the humanity’s spiritual quest\, where all the souls of the world fly through seven spiritual states to seek their divine origin. \nFrom yearning and lamentation of the first city\, to passionate love of the second city\, to pure ecstasy in the seventh city\, the performance accompanies the audience in an exploration of the states of consciousness represented by this most profound tale. \nTickets: Standard £25\, concessions £20  \nIf you wish to book your places for the concert and the workshop please visit http://www.uniquecircle.co.uk. The tickets are also available to purchase at Istanbul Grill Restaurant in Cheadle.  \nRead more… \nAlso in this location: \n\nLectures on Persian and Turkish Spiritual Arts – October 9\nSacred Dance Workshop –  October 11
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/seven-cities-of-love/
LOCATION:Peter Barkworth Theatre\, Stockport College\, Wellington Road South\, Stockport\, SK1 3UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="Unique Circle Manchester":MAILTO: uniquecircle7@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Lectures on Persian and Turkish Spiritual Arts
DESCRIPTION:Seven Cities of Love – A Journey to Simorgh – Lecture\, Concert\, Workshop  \nThis is a unique opportunity to explore the ideas\, styles\, and heritage which have shaped the performance Seven Cities of Love. During this free event\, scholars and artists will speak about poetry\, dance and music presented in the performance and engage with the audience in a question and answer session. The talks would be equally exciting to those who are new to Persian arts and those who are already familiar with the subject and seek individual perspectives from leading voices in the field. \nThe speakers are: \n* Professor Alan Williams of the University of Manchester. A leading scholar of Persian studies\, Prof. Williams has been awarded Wolfson Research Professorship for his project to translate the entire Masnavi of the celebrated poet Mowlana Jalal ad-Din Rumi into English verse. Prof. Williams will speak about the symbolism of birds in the poetry of Rumi and Attar. \n* Davod Azad\, internationally renowned vocalist\, composer\, and multi-instrumentalist specialising in ancient Persian music\, Persian Sufi music and Azeri folk music. He has delivered talks about his music at various universities around the world including Coloumbia University and the University of Oxford. Davod will speak about his music and its connection to Sufi poetry \n* Farima Berenji\, acclaimed dance performer\, instructor\, and ethnologist specialising in Persian and Central Asian dances. Farima has contributed to many research projects on ancient dances including UNESCO projects. She runs workshops on sacred dances around the world. She will speak about her art and the symbolism and heritage that underlie it. \n* Latif Bolat\, distinguished musician and vocalist specialising in Turkish folk songs. He has made numerous presentations about the folk music of Turkey and Central Asia\, and their history in his unique\, story-telling style. He will speak about Turkish folk and dervish music tradition. \nThanks to Persian Society of University of Manchester for their support.  \nRead more… \nAlso in this location: \n\nSeven Cities of Love – October 10\nSacred Dance Workshop –  October 11
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/lectures-on-persian-and-turkish-spiritual-arts/
LOCATION:Lecture Theatre A\, University of Manchester\, University Place\, Oxford Road\, Manchester\, M13 9PL
CATEGORIES:Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Unique Circle Manchester":MAILTO: uniquecircle7@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150916
DTSTAMP:20260417T031947
CREATED:20150309T102229Z
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SUMMARY:Mystical and Cultural Tour of Iran
DESCRIPTION:Travel the Silk Road and discover Iran’s beautiful cultural heritage and mysticism led by Farima Berenji\, internationally recognized dance scholar\, and award-winning world dance choreographer and performer\, and by Dr. Oruç Güvenç\, Sufi Master and Director of the Tumata Organisation of Turkey. \nThis unique travel experience focuses on the history\, mysticism\, art\, music\, and dances of Iran and the Silk Road. Guests will study dance\, poetry\, music\, history\, and visit mystic and ancient sites. \nThe land of Persia has been inspiring humans for ages to commune with mysticism. Through poetry\, music\, sacred history\, Persia invites us to travel beyond the realm of duality to meet ourselves\, each other\, and the world to a space beyond mere existence. \nWe invite you to a unique journey to this great ancient land and its beautiful people. \nAll inclusive tour includes: \n\nWorkshops and lectures\nEntrance fee of the monuments and sites\, based on itinerary\nProfessional Turkish\, Farsi\, or English speaking guide\nDomestic flights or transportation and all transfers (to/from airports and hotels)\nHotel accommodation based on double occupancy\nBreakfast\, lunch\, and dinner\nDaily refreshments (tea\, coffee\, Nescafe\, and mineral water are always at your disposal enroute)\nWelcome meal\nFree local SIM card + 1 week free internet support\n\nTour does not include:  \n\nVisa fee (based on your departure country)\nTips\, personal or private workshops\, personal expenses\, extra food\, international airfare\, or taxi services.\nPrivate accommodations (additional fee is required if you want your own private room)\n\n \nPayment\nRegistration closed. Please contact us for future tours or to make separate hotel bookings.\nPrice – $1500 by 5 pm PST June 1\, 2015.\nDeposit to hold space – $500. \nPrices are based on shared occupancy. Single room upon request.\nPayment can be made by PayPal\, check\, or cash (a service charge will be added with PayPal payment). Payment does NOT include: international airfare\, personal transportation fees\, personal expenses or extra stay\, and entry visa (if needed). \nDeposit must be made in full to secure reservation. Space is very limited. No refund of deposit will be provided for any cancellations. A refund is given if for any reason the tour is cancelled. \nVisa\nAll U.S. and Canadian citizens must apply for visa at least 2 months before the start of the tour. All other nationalities\, please contact your local embassy to see if a visa is required. Turkish Citizens and some other countries are exempt of visa requirements.   \nFor visa requirements please click here. \nAbout Farima\nFarima Berenji is an award winning internationally acclaimed performing artist\, instructor\, Sufi mystic and archeologist. \nA full schedule and detailed information will be provided once registered. For more information or questions please contact us. \nMore details…
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/mystical-tour-of-iran-2/
LOCATION:Iran\, Iran\, Islamic Republic of
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150916
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SUMMARY:Mystical and Cultural Tour of Iran
DESCRIPTION:Travel the Silk Road and discover Iran’s beautiful cultural heritage and mysticism led by Farima Berenji\, internationally recognized dance scholar\, and award-winning world dance choreographer and performer\, and by Dr. Oruç Güvenç\, Sufi Master and Director of the Tumata Organisation of Turkey. \nThis unique travel experience focuses on the history\, mysticism\, art\, music\, and dances of Iran and the Silk Road. Guests will study dance\, poetry\, music\, history\, and visit mystic and ancient sites. \nThe land of Persia has been inspiring humans for ages to commune with mysticism. Through poetry\, music\, sacred history\, Persia invites us to travel beyond the realm of duality to meet ourselves\, each other\, and the world to a space beyond mere existence. \nWe invite you to a unique journey to this great ancient land and its beautiful people. \nAll inclusive tour includes: \n\nWorkshops and lectures\nEntrance fee of the monuments and sites\, based on itinerary\nProfessional Turkish\, Farsi\, or English speaking guide\nDomestic flights or transportation and all transfers (to/from airports and hotels)\nHotel accommodation based on double occupancy\nBreakfast\, lunch\, and dinner\nDaily refreshments (tea\, coffee\, Nescafe\, and mineral water are always at your disposal enroute)\nWelcome meal\nFree local SIM card + 1 week free internet support\n\nTour does not include:  \n\nVisa fee (based on your departure country)\nTips\, personal or private workshops\, personal expenses\, extra food\, international airfare\, or taxi services.\nPrivate accommodations (additional fee is required if you want your own private room)\n\n \nPayment\nRegistration closed. Please contact us for future tours or to make separate hotel bookings.\nPrice – $1500 by 5 pm PST June 1\, 2015.\nDeposit to hold space – $500. \nPrices are based on shared occupancy. Single room upon request.\nPayment can be made by PayPal\, check\, or cash (a service charge will be added with PayPal payment). Payment does NOT include: international airfare\, personal transportation fees\, personal expenses or extra stay\, and entry visa (if needed). \nDeposit must be made in full to secure reservation. Space is very limited. No refund of deposit will be provided for any cancellations. A refund is given if for any reason the tour is cancelled. \nVisa\nAll U.S. and Canadian citizens must apply for visa at least 2 months before the start of the tour. All other nationalities\, please contact your local embassy to see if a visa is required. Turkish Citizens and some other countries are exempt of visa requirements.   \nFor visa requirements please click here. \nAbout Farima\nFarima Berenji is an award winning internationally acclaimed performing artist\, instructor\, Sufi mystic and archeologist. \nA full schedule and detailed information will be provided once registered. For more information or questions please contact us. \nMore details…
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/mystical-tour-of-iran/
LOCATION:Iran\, Iran\, Islamic Republic of
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150808
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SUMMARY:Dances of the Silk Road Camp and Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A 4 ½ day dance camp that includes: music\, Silk Road dances\, whirling\, poetry\, activities\, history\, healing\, and lots of fun! \nYour days will be filled with:  \n\nBreathing techniques\, meditation and warm-ups.\nLectures and seminars on the history of the Silk Road dance\, culture\, costume\, and mythology.\nTraining in technique and styles of: Persian Classical and Sacred Dances (Veils\, Candle\, Daf Dance\, Sacred Elements\, Flowers and Poetry in Motion)\, Bandari and Khaliji Dances (Dances of the South of Iran)\, Dances of the Gajar Dynasty and Kereshmeh\, Dances of Azerbaijan/Kafkaz\, Dances of Tajikistan and Dances of Afghanistan.\nWhirling in Motion – Learn various spotting and non-spotting turns as well as Sema (Sufi Whirling) both Iranian and Turkish Sema.\nNightly Gatherings – Poetry\, music\, chanting\, folk dance\, sharing and Iranian and Turkish Zikr (prayers).\n\nNo dance experience is needed just come with an open heart and willingness to learn\, explore\, share\, and have fun. \nLocation\nAlişler Yurdu (Little Ali Village) is in a small town\, about 1 hour drive away from Yalova\, where this year’s 16 Days of Sema Festival will be taking place. The village is famous for its traditional arts\, healing energy\, and beautiful scenery providing a perfect hideaway for those craving privacy and tranquility. It is an ideal place for dance\, creativity\, healing\, nurturing\, and relaxation. The village is also famous for its natural hot spring waters\, olives\, and sea coast. They say it has the cleanest coast in the Marmara Sea. In the village there are horses\, cats\, dogs\, and other friendly local animals. Everyone is welcome to ride the horses if they wish\, or play with animals. The farm applies natural horsemanship principals and has natural ponds filled with natural cold spring water\, which can be very refreshing during warm days. Our retreat area has an amazing panoramic sea view and the beach is only a 15 minute walk away! \nAccommodations\nThe retreat center is a shared facility with one room with 3 beds\, toilet\, and shower\, 6 small rooms of 2 beds\, and one room for a couple or for those who wish more authenticity. There will also be camping ground available for people who wish to experience more nature. Hotels are also available for those who want private accommodation. Please note that the retreat program will NOT cover your private hotel cost. We can help you find a hotel but you are responsible with making the arrangements and payment yourself. Retreat fees only cover accommodation at the shared retreat center. \nMeals\nThe retreat includes 3 healthy meals (breakfast\, lunch\, and dinner) including vegan and non-vegan traditional tastes. Snacks\, water\, coffee\, and tea is available throughout the day. Please note that attendees are expected to help with washing their own dishes after each meal. We do not want to waste any plastic or paper in this village. Helping with food preparation would also be greatly appreciated but not expected. \nArrivals and Departures\nPlease arrive no later than 2 pm on Wednesday\, August 3. This will give you time to relax\, rest\, and sleep before the start of the camp. If traveling from the US or Europe\, please make sure you arrive at Istanbul\, Ataturk Airport. From there go to Yeni Kapi Sea Bus Pier and take the Sea Bus to Armutlu and we will meet you at Armutlu Pier station. The trip from airport to the island takes about an hour.  \nCamp ends afternoon of August 7. We will be traveling from Armatlu to Yalova for Sufi/Sema Festival please plan your arrival or return ticket accordingly. Sema Festival starts on August 7 for 16 days. Many of us will be joining the Sema Festival for more workshops and Sema Gathering. Farima will also be teaching small workshops at the Sema Festival after the retreat. A special Konya tour is also scheduled after the Sema Festival.  \nPayment\nRegistration for camp is complete. See you next year! \nPayment includes: workshop tuition\, meals\, accommodation in the retreat center (shared facility)\, transportation to and from pier station to retreat center\, and snacks. Payment does NOT include: airfare\, sea transportation to or from the pier station\, entry visa\, which must be obtained before or at the airport in Turkey\, or your private taxi fee.  Payment can be made by PayPal\, check\, or cash (a service charge will be added with PayPal payment). \nRetreat price: $650 by May 1\, 2015\, $750 thereafter. \nDue to high demand and limited space in the retreat center\, no refund will be provided for any cancellations.  \nTentative Daily Schedule\nPlease note\, this is a tentative daily schedule and it’s subject to change. We cannot control Mother Nature\, traffic\, or delays in transportation. We ask that everyone comes with an open mind\, open heart\, and willingness to comply with any necessary changes that might happen. We will do our best to do everything as planned but sometimes we cannot control the Universe\, the Universe controls us. \n\nTentative Daily Schedule\n\n9:00-10:00 am\nBreakfast\n\n\n10:00-11:00 am\nGreeting\, meditation and warm-up\n\n\n11:00-1:00 pm\nLecture and dance workshop (indoor dance workshop and training\, with tea and coffee breaks in between)\n\n\n1:00-2:00 pm\nLunch\n\n\n2:00-4:00 pm\nFree Time (enjoy some quiet and relaxing moments at the farm\, play with the animals\, visit the village\, or go relax by the beach.\n\n\n4:00-6:00 pm\nLecture and dance workshop (outdoor dance workshop and activities\, with tea and coffee breaks in between)\n\n\n6:00-7:00 pm\nRest/Free Time\n\n\n7:00-9:00 pm\nDinner and gathering (poetry\, music\, folk dancing\, chanting and sharing)\n\n\n\nA full schedule and detailed information about the trip as well as helpful instructions on what you need to bring\, directions\, and transportation information will be provided once you have registered and we are closer to the date of departure. The retreat is a drug free\, hate free\, loving\, and nurturing environment. Use of any illegal substances or foul behavior will NOT be tolerated and anyone breaking the rules will be asked to leave the camp. \nAdditional Offers\nFor those interested in Joining the Istanbul Dance Tour\, Tumata’s Yalova Sema Festival\, and Konya Sufi Tour please contact us! The Istanbul Dance Tour will begin 3-4 days before the camp. These tours are not included in the Dances of the Silk Road Camp and Retreat. Information is given to those interested. For early arrivals or to take the Istanbul dance trip with Farima’s group please contact her for more information.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/dances-of-the-silk-road-camp-and-retreat/
LOCATION:Alişler Yurdu\, Armutlu\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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UID:22384-1438560000-1438991999@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Dances of the Silk Road Camp and Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A 4 ½ day dance camp that includes: music\, Silk Road dances\, whirling\, poetry\, activities\, history\, healing\, and lots of fun! \nYour days will be filled with:  \n\nBreathing techniques\, meditation and warm-ups.\nLectures and seminars on the history of the Silk Road dance\, culture\, costume\, and mythology.\nTraining in technique and styles of: Persian Classical and Sacred Dances (Veils\, Candle\, Daf Dance\, Sacred Elements\, Flowers and Poetry in Motion)\, Bandari and Khaliji Dances (Dances of the South of Iran)\, Dances of the Gajar Dynasty and Kereshmeh\, Dances of Azerbaijan/Kafkaz\, Dances of Tajikistan and Dances of Afghanistan.\nWhirling in Motion – Learn various spotting and non-spotting turns as well as Sema (Sufi Whirling) both Iranian and Turkish Sema.\nNightly Gatherings – Poetry\, music\, chanting\, folk dance\, sharing and Iranian and Turkish Zikr (prayers).\n\nNo dance experience is needed just come with an open heart and willingness to learn\, explore\, share\, and have fun. \n \nLocation\nAlişler Yurdu (Little Ali Village) is in a small town\, about 1 hour drive away from Yalova\, where this year’s 16 Days of Sema Festival will be taking place. The village is famous for its traditional arts\, healing energy\, and beautiful scenery providing a perfect hideaway for those craving privacy and tranquility. It is an ideal place for dance\, creativity\, healing\, nurturing\, and relaxation. The village is also famous for its natural hot spring waters\, olives\, and sea coast. They say it has the cleanest coast in the Marmara Sea. In the village there are horses\, cats\, dogs\, and other friendly local animals. Everyone is welcome to ride the horses if they wish\, or play with animals. The farm applies natural horsemanship principals and has natural ponds filled with natural cold spring water\, which can be very refreshing during warm days. Our retreat area has an amazing panoramic sea view and the beach is only a 15 minute walk away! \nAccommodations\nThe retreat center is a shared facility with one room with 3 beds\, toilet\, and shower\, 6 small rooms of 2 beds\, and one room for a couple or for those who wish more authenticity. There will also be camping ground available for people who wish to experience more nature. Hotels are also available for those who want private accommodation. Please note that the retreat program will NOT cover your private hotel cost. We can help you find a hotel but you are responsible with making the arrangements and payment yourself. Retreat fees only cover accommodation at the shared retreat center. \nMeals\nThe retreat includes 3 healthy meals (breakfast\, lunch\, and dinner) including vegan and non-vegan traditional tastes. Snacks\, water\, coffee\, and tea is available throughout the day. Please note that attendees are expected to help with washing their own dishes after each meal. We do not want to waste any plastic or paper in this village. Helping with food preparation would also be greatly appreciated but not expected. \nArrivals and Departures\nPlease arrive no later than 2 pm on Wednesday\, August 3. This will give you time to relax\, rest\, and sleep before the start of the camp. If traveling from the US or Europe\, please make sure you arrive at Istanbul\, Ataturk Airport. From there go to Yeni Kapi Sea Bus Pier and take the Sea Bus to Armutlu and we will meet you at Armutlu Pier station. The trip from airport to the island takes about an hour.  \nCamp ends afternoon of August 7. We will be traveling from Armatlu to Yalova for Sufi/Sema Festival please plan your arrival or return ticket accordingly. Sema Festival starts on August 7 for 16 days. Many of us will be joining the Sema Festival for more workshops and Sema Gathering. Farima will also be teaching small workshops at the Sema Festival after the retreat. A special Konya tour is also scheduled after the Sema Festival.  \nPayment\nRegistration for camp is complete. See you next year! \nPayment includes: workshop tuition\, meals\, accommodation in the retreat center (shared facility)\, transportation to and from pier station to retreat center\, and snacks. Payment does NOT include: airfare\, sea transportation to or from the pier station\, entry visa\, which must be obtained before or at the airport in Turkey\, or your private taxi fee.  Payment can be made by PayPal\, check\, or cash (a service charge will be added with PayPal payment). \nRetreat price: $650 by May 1\, 2015\, $750 thereafter. \nDue to high demand and limited space in the retreat center\, no refund will be provided for any cancellations.  \nTentative Daily Schedule\nPlease note\, this is a tentative daily schedule and it’s subject to change. We cannot control Mother Nature\, traffic\, or delays in transportation. We ask that everyone comes with an open mind\, open heart\, and willingness to comply with any necessary changes that might happen. We will do our best to do everything as planned but sometimes we cannot control the Universe\, the Universe controls us. \n\nTentative Daily Schedule\n\n9:00-10:00 am\nBreakfast\n\n\n10:00-11:00 am\nGreeting\, meditation and warm-up\n\n\n11:00-1:00 pm\nLecture and dance workshop (indoor dance workshop and training\, with tea and coffee breaks in between)\n\n\n1:00-2:00 pm\nLunch\n\n\n2:00-4:00 pm\nFree Time (enjoy some quiet and relaxing moments at the farm\, play with the animals\, visit the village\, or go relax by the beach.\n\n\n4:00-6:00 pm\nLecture and dance workshop (outdoor dance workshop and activities\, with tea and coffee breaks in between)\n\n\n6:00-7:00 pm\nRest/Free Time\n\n\n7:00-9:00 pm\nDinner and gathering (poetry\, music\, folk dancing\, chanting and sharing)\n\n\n\nA full schedule and detailed information about the trip as well as helpful instructions on what you need to bring\, directions\, and transportation information will be provided once you have registered and we are closer to the date of departure. The retreat is a drug free\, hate free\, loving\, and nurturing environment. Use of any illegal substances or foul behavior will NOT be tolerated and anyone breaking the rules will be asked to leave the camp. \nAdditional Offers\nFor those interested in Joining the Istanbul Dance Tour\, Tumata’s Yalova Sema Festival\, and Konya Sufi Tour please contact us! The Istanbul Dance Tour will begin 3-4 days before the camp. These tours are not included in the Dances of the Silk Road Camp and Retreat. Information is given to those interested. For early arrivals or to take the Istanbul dance trip with Farima’s group please contact her for more information.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/dances-of-the-silk-road-camp-and-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Alişler Yurdu\, Armutlu\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150302
DTSTAMP:20260417T031947
CREATED:20150607T022915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180225T064530Z
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SUMMARY:Events Prior March 2015
DESCRIPTION:2015\n\n\n\nFebruary 19-22\nJourney Through the Silk Road Workshop\nAnchorage\, AK\n\n\nFebruary 14\nMulticultural Concert Representing Iran\nAnchorage\, AK\n\n\n\n\n2014\n\n\n\nDecember 14\nYalda Celebration\nSan Jose\, CA\n\n\nNovember 28-30\nSacred and Traditional Dances of the Silk Road\nCumberland\, BC\n\n\nNovember 24\nLINES Dance Center Benefit\nSan Francisco\, CA\n\n\nOctober 26\nSufi Spinning and Sacred Dances of the Silk Road\nSan Francisco\, CA\n\n\nOctober 17-19\nSacred Dances of the Silk Road Workshops\nVienna\, Austria\n\n\nOctober 11\nSema Evening\nMunich\, Germany\n\n\nOctober 10\nSound of Light Concert with Tumata\nMunich\, Germany\n\n\nOctober 3\nSound of Light Concert with Tumata\nBregenz\, Austria\n\n\nSeptember 27-28\nClassical Persian and Afghani Dance Workshop and Performance\nBrno\, Czech Republic\n\n\nSeptember 20-21\nSacred Dances of the Silk Road\nManchester\, UK\n\n\nAugust 12-23\nSufi Festival and Sema Gathering\nYoleva\, Turkey\n\n\nAugust 6-11\nSilk Road Sacred Dance Camp and Retreat\nArmutlu\, Turkey\n\n\nAugust 2\nDances from the Heart of Turkey and Central Asia\nIstanbul\, Turkey\n\n\nJuly 5\nDance of the Soul Concert\nSan Francisco\, CA\n\n\nMay 29-June 1\nThe Lioness – Dance Intensive\nAnchorage\, AK\n\n\nMay 4\nBay Area Dance Week Celebration\nSan Francisco\, CA\n\n\nApril 26-27\nJourney Through the Silk Road Intensive\nSt. Petersburg\, FL\n\n\nMarch 17\nClassical Persian Dance Lecture and Workshop\nCowichan Bay\, BC\n\n\nMarch 14-16\nSacred and Traditional Dances of the Silk Road\nCumberland\, BC\n\n\nMarch 9\nNorouz Dinner and Dance Show\nSan Jose\, CA\n\n\nFebruary 8-9\nPersian and Afghan Dance Workshop and Performance\nSan Diego\, CA\n\n\nFebruary 1-2\nDance and Diaspora\nSan Francisco\, CA\n\n\nJanuary 30\nSufi and Sacred Dance Performance\nSan Diego\, CA\n\n\nJanuary 26\nAzerbaijan Cultural Night\nSunnyvale\, CA\n\n\nJanuary 18\nAshavahishta CD Release Party & X DOT 25 Music 25th Anniversary\nBerkeley\, CA\n\n\nJanuary 18\nReimagine the Dream 2014\nCupertino\, CA\n\n\nJanuary 17\nStudio to Stage Workshop\nSan Francisco\, CA\n\n\nJanuary 12\nLiveBlessay Awards Gala\nSan Francisco\, CA\n\n\n\n\n2013\n\n\n\nDecember 18-22\nDance of the Soul Retreat\nKonya\, Turkey\n\n\nDecember 6-8\nThe Jewish Nutcracker\nSan Francisco\, CA\n\n\nNovember 29-December 1\nDance of the Soul Intensive\nCumberland\, BC\n\n\nOctober 30-November 3\nLayla Means Night\nSan Francisco\, CA\n\n\nOctober 20\nSacred Dances of the Silk Road Workshop\nSeattle\, WA\n\n\nOctober 19\nTurkfest\nSeattle\, WA\n\n\nSeptember 27\nNouveau Devadasi™ Fusion Temple Dance Festival\nSan Francisco\, CA\n\n\nSeptember 13-15\nJourney Through the Silk Road Intensive\nCumberland\, BC\n\n\nAugust 23-25\nJourney of the Silk Road Intensive\nFairbanks\, AK\n\n\nAugust 15-18\nDances of the Silk Road Intensive\nAnchorage\, AK\n\n\nAugust 9\nYoga Fest and Sufi Whirling\nPacifica\, CA\n\n\nJuly 26-27\nSacred Dance Workshop\nLa Crescenta\, CA\n\n\nJune 17-23\nAwakening: Sacred Dance Retreat\nIzmir\, Turkey\n\n\nMay 1-12\nThe Sound of Light\nIstanbul\, Ankara\, Manisa\, and Izmir\, Turkey\n\n\nApril 26-28\nJourney the Silk Road — Dance Intensive Workshop\nLexington\, KY\n\n\nMarch 30\nConcert of Classical and Sacred Persian Music with Ostad Nejad and Amir Etemadzadeh\nSanta Cruz\, CA\n\n\nMarch 21-24\nPoetry in Motion Workshop/Performance\nBrno\, Czech Republic\n\n\nMarch 17\nPerisan New Year Celebration\nSan Jose\, CA\n\n\nMarch 8\n“I am Tahmineh”\nSan Francisco\, CA\n\n\nFebruary 24\nFolk Dance Workshop\nPetaluma\, CA\n\n\nJanuary 27\nSunday Salon\nSan Francisco\, CA\n\n\nJanuary 9-15\nDances of the Silk Road Intensive\nAnchorage\, AK\n\n\n\n\n2012\n\n\n\nDecember 19-23\nThe Jewish Nutcracker\nSan Francisco\, CA\n\n\nDecember 16\n“Yalda” Winter Solstice Celebration – Student Showcase\nSan Jose\, CA\n\n\nDecember 12\nPerformance Through Compassionate Joy\nSan Francisco\, CA\n\n\nNovember 18\nWorld Dance Party\nSan Francisco\, CA\n\n\nNovember 11\nBrothers of the Baladi\nSan Jose\, CA\n\n\nOctober 28\nEast Meets West: Music and Dance\nBerkeley\, CA\n\n\nSeptember 28-30\nDances of the Silk Road Workshop\nTarpon Springs\, FL\n\n\nAugust 14-16\nPoetry in Motion Workshop\nIstanbul\, Turkey\n\n\nJuly 29\n“Desert Rose\,” Dances of Persia and North Africa\nSan Jose\, CA\n\n\nMay 6\nFestival of the Silk Road\nSan Jose\, CA\n\n\nMarch 31-April 1\nDances of the Silk Road Workshop\nAnchorage\, AK\n\n\nMarch 24\nPersian New Year Celebration\nAustin\, TX\n\n\nMarch 14\nInternational Women’s Day\nSan Francisco\, CA\n\n\nMarch 11\nSJSU World Culture Celebration\nSan Jose\, CA\n\n\n\n\n2011\n\n\n\nDecember 17-18\nPersian Dance Intensive Camp\nBerkeley\, CA\n\n\nDecember 11\nHuman Rights Forum\nSan Jose\, CA\n\n\nNovember 12\nDances of the Silk Road Workshop\nAustin\, TX\n\n\nMarch 26\nPersian New Year Celebration\nClovis\, CA\n\n\nMarch 8\nInternational Woman’s Day\nSan Francisco\, CA\n\n\n\n\n2010\n\n\n\nSeptember 19\nBeneath the Persian Sands\nBerkeley\, CA\n\n\nJune 12\nIranian Cultural Celebration\nNew York\, NY\n\n\nMarch 12\nPeace and Love for the Universe\nSanta Clara\, CA\n\n\nMarch 6\nCensus 2010\nSan Jose\, CA\n\n\n\n\n2009\n\n\n\nAugust 1\nPeace and Love for the Universe\nSan Francisco\, CA\n\n\nJune 20\n“Of Mint\, Olive Oil\, & Zaatar.” Dance and Poetry of the East\nSanta Cruz\, CA
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/events-prior-2015/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Performance,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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