“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 the Persian New Year (Nowruz) celebration and reception at the Benicia Public Library with sweets, music, poetry, dance performances, and more! Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective will be performing. All ages welcome!
Gilead Sciences welcomes the Simorgh Dance Collective for a Nowruz presentation and performance in this company event.
Join us for a mystical night full of Sufi whirling and poetry! Everyone will get a chance to join an optional Sufi workshop facilitated by Farima Berenji. Persian food will be served as well. Space limited. RSVP required
Eastern Arts presents a celebration of music and dance featuring special guests from San Jose, Farima Berenji and Simorgh Dance Collective. Also performing: Character Dance Ensemble, Eastern Arts, SLC Ballet, and the World Dance Company. Come enjoy music and dance from Iran, Armenia, Turkey, Ukraine and much more. DOWNLOAD, print, or share a flier. Farima […]
Workshops and Sema gathering with Farima in Kurdistan, Iran. More details coming...
Join us in prayer for healing and peace with live music and dance, poetry, whirling rituals, and more in this community gathering. We welcome guest artists and musicians to join us in our quest for peace and harmony by means of dance and music. Suggested sliding scale donation: $5-25. Postponed <!-- Register --> Register to […]
You're invited to celebrate Azerbaijan Independence Day with a flag raising ceremony and concert program at the San Jose City Hall, San Jose! Join us for an afternoon of festivities honoring Azerbaijan's independence. Free admission Free parking The celebrations are kicked off with a flag raising ceremony, followed by a concert program featuring Azerbaijani music […]
Farima and the Simorgh Dance Collective are excited to again share the stage with the award-winning actor and director Sadeh Hatefi! Wandering with the Wind tells of a journey to all corners of Iran, inviting you to immerse yourself in moments enriched with poetry, song, music, and dance. It showcases a very small corner of […]
Mosaic America presents Ensamble Folclórico Colibrí, Xpressions Dance, and the Simorgh Dance Collective on outdoor stage featuring a mosaic of rhythms and melodies and honoring local multicultural traditions, just in time to celebrate the summer solstice. Mosaic America is a renowned women-led organization known for its unique approach to advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging through […]
A vibrant dinner and dance showcase of diversity and unity featuring the Simorgh Dance Collective and other artists. Dinner show price including appetizers, entree, soda or tea is $45 in advance or $50 at the door. Tickets