“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
Contemporary Persian dance workshop with world renowned dance choreographer, ethnologist, and Sufi master Dr. Farima Berenji. In the early 19th century, new styles of dance began to develop in Persia. […]
A two-day journey of sacred dance, Sufi whirling, and ancient rituals to awaken the heart and remember the wisdom of the ancients. Facilitated by Dr. Farima Berenji. Step into a […]
Saturday Evening Sama Gathering – A Gathering of Lovers An Evening of Sema (Whirling), Prayer, Zikr, and Sacred Sound Join us for a heart-opening Sacred Circle and Sama (or Sema) […]
A two-day journey of sacred dance, Sufi whirling, and ancient rituals to awaken the heart and remember the wisdom of the ancients. Facilitated by Dr. Farima Berenji. Step into a […]
Companions of the Sun A Lecture by Scholar Dr. Farima Berenji Rooted in one of the world’s oldest civilizations, the traditions of Iranian/Persian sacred dance and music embody the profound […]
Learn about the origins and practice of Iranian dance in this talk and performance by Dr. Farima Berenji. She will discuss Iranian rituals and beliefs in relation to dance, as […]
Dr. Farima Berenji and Qais Essar will perform and discuss dance and music from the cultures along the ancient Silk Road. This event draws connections with the musical instruments and […]
Dr. Farima Berenji, Dr. Anne Huang, and Samuel Cortez form a discussion panel on "Non-Western Dance & Healing." The 2025 World Arts West Dance Festival will focus on the theme […]
Dr. Farima Berenji presents a one hour Sufi whirling workshop at the 2025 World Arts West Dance Festival. Learn the basic technique of Sufi whirling (Iranian and Turkish style), history, […]
Learn about the origins and practice of Iranian dance in this talk and performance by Dr. Farima Berenji. She will discuss Iranian rituals and beliefs in relation to dance, as […]