“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 in prayer for healing and peace, live music, poetry, Iranian and ancient Mithraic whirling rituals, Yarsani Zikr and reading of Kalams (Zoroastrians, Iranic and Yarsani book of prayers and chanting). We will create a sacred, supportive space where we can all release whatever energy no longer serves us, relax and open our heart, […]
A Lecture by Scholar and Ethnologist, Dr. Farima Berenji We have always known of Christmas on December 25th, with a traditional decorated tree, candles, and gifts. Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ yet its rituals and traditions far precede that time. Unquestionably, our ancestors adopted the rituals from an ancient Iranian pagan religion known as […]
Farima and the Simorgh Dance Collective are excited to be again on stage with the award-winning actor and director Sadeh Hatefi! This time we will be telling in dance and drama the mesmerizing ancient Persian legend of King Houshang and the creation of fire! Join us on a theatrical journey that sparks the flames of […]
Join us for an evening celebrating Norouz, the coming of Spring! Norouz is the traditional spring and new year celebration of the Persian and Central Asian people. Norouz means “New Day” and it falls on the March equinox, the first day of spring. Families on Norouz gather together and wait for the exact time it […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Save the date! Eastern Arts presents An Evening of Silk Road Music, a celebration of music and dance of Iran, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, and other cultures of the Silk Road. With music by Dr. Lloyd Miller and dance performances by Farima Berenji and Simorgh Dance Collective. More details coming... Farima Berenji Farima BerenjiFarima Berenji is an […]
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 […]
Farima Berenji and Nariman Assadi perform music and dances of the Silk Road. Save the date...More details coming. Farima Berenji Farima BerenjiFarima Berenji is an award winning, internationally acclaimed performing artist, instructor, choreographer, and dance ethnologist. A master instructor and performer in Persian and Sufi dance, she specializes in ancient, sacred, classical, and folkloric dances […]