“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
Dances of the Silk Road Workshops with Farima Berenji Farima’s signature project Dance of the Soul combines sacred and mystical whirling movements, Sufi traditions, and healing rituals of ancient Persia, Turkey, and the Altai Mountains. Learn both personal and spiritual whirling based on Farima’s archeological discoveries and research, and of Sufism and its connection to […]
Dances of the Silk Road Workshops with Farima Berenji Part 2 of a rare opportunity to learn Persian and Central Asian dance in Vienna with prestigious international choreographer, performer, dance ethnologist, and archaeologist Farima Berenji! Experience one of the world’s most enchanting dance forms! Inspired by Persian poetry and miniature artwork, Persian and Silk Road […]
Azeri and Caucasian Dance Workshop with Farima BerenjiAzeri and Caucasian choreography dance workshop taught by Farima Berenji. Also in this series: Azeri and Caucasian Dance Technique Reservations: +90 530 592 58 27 Read more...
Central Asian Dance Technique and Choreography with Farima Berenji Central Asian dance choreography taught by Farima Berenji. Also in this series: Central Asian Dance Technique Reservations: +90 530 592 58 27
The Farima Dance Company performs Bandari, a dance style from the Iranian Persian Gulf, at 1:50pm. Centuries-old trade between Africa and Persia introduced a blend of high-energy folk dance and music known as Bandari. Bandari combines African, Arab, and Persian movements such as hand and shoulder shimmies, hip thrusts, and head tosses, earning it the […]
The Farima Dance Company performs Bandari, a dance style from the Iranian Persian Gulf, at 1:50pm. Centuries-old trade between Africa and Persia introduced a blend of high-energy folk dance and music known as Bandari. Bandari combines African, Arab, and Persian movements such as hand and shoulder shimmies, hip thrusts, and head tosses, earning it the […]
Safari on the Rise - Cultural ExtravaganzaA night of food, fun, and fashion! Includes a charity auction with a unique collection of handcrafted arts, silver jewelry and keepsakes all to help raise money for needy children. The Simorgh-Farima Dance Company will be modeling Persian Dance and Nomadic costumes.
Using the language of some of the world's oldest dances, Joana Saahirah and other featured artists will take you on a journey through the joy of finding that dreams can — and do — come true. The Simorgh-Farima Dance Company of Alaska will perform dances of Persia and the Silk Road. Tickets: $20 advance (Click […]
Persian Sacred and Traditional Dance Intensive Weekend Three day weekend intensive on Persian and traditional dance including dance performances, Sema gathering, workshops, and sacred circle gathering guided by Farima Berenji. Simorgh Collective There is an extra practice for Farima's Comox Valley Dance Collective members on Thursday Nov. 12th, 7:30-9PM which is included for those registered. […]
Folk Dances of Baluchistan with Farima Berenji In 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. Baluchi dance is very rich and music is played with varieties of traditional instruments. Located in […]