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SUMMARY:Journey of the Simorgh
DESCRIPTION:Journey of the Simorgh\n(Based on the Story by Attar) \nA Night of Sacred Dance\, Music\, and Poetry.  \nAn incredible lineup of world renowned artists join together to take you on an amazing sacred journey!  Includes a dance performance by the Simorgh Dance Collective of Turkey (Farima Dance Company). \n\nJourney of the Simorgh \nFarima Berenji (Iran\, Azerbaijan\, USA) – Director\, Choreographer.\nInternationally acclaimed performing artist\, choreographer\, instructor\, and dance ethnologist. \nRashid Shadat (Uzbekistan\, UK) – Dance\, Poetry.\nInternationally acclaimed performing artist\, choreographer\, instructor\, and actor. \nFaysal Macit (Turkey) – Daf\, Voice.\nAcclaimed Master of Sufi Music\, Percussionist\, vocalist\, and instructor. \nAdor Hooyar (Iran) Tanbour\, Daf\, Voice.\nAcclaimed Iranian Sufi musician\, vocalist\, and instructor. \nVarol Ozkaner (Turkey) Guitar.\nAcclaimed artist\, photographer\, and musician. \nTickets: 45 TL \nTickets may be purchased at:\nKadikoy Halk Eğitim Merkezi Istanbul\nPhone: (0216) 336 1200 \nor \nFarima Berenji\nhttp://farimadance.com\ninfo@farimadance.com\nPhone: (0542) 2328662 \nor any Simorgh Dance Collective dancer or musician. \nVisit our Facebook event page for details and discussion.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/journey-of-the-simorgh-2016/
LOCATION:Kadıköy Halk Eğitim Merkezi\, Asım Gündüz Cd Bahariye Cd. No39 Kadıköy\, Istanbul\, 34156\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20161015T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20161015T223000
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SUMMARY:Simorgh Concert
DESCRIPTION:Simorgh Concert Contemporary and traditional music performance with \nFaisal Macit (Daf\, Percussion\, Vocals)\nGülşah Bulut (Violin\, Vocals)\nHalil Tan (Santer\, Oud\, Guitar\, Vocals)\nFeride Duman (Clarinet\, Vocals)\nDiren Taş (Bass\, Vocals) \nAlso with dance performance by Farima Berenji. \nTicket outlets\n-J Art\n-Taav Breakfast room (Rasimpaşa neighborhood Majid ERBUDAK Sok. No: 52) \nFor reservations and information\nJ ART\n0545 849 39 81\njisanatkadikoy@gmail.co \nVisit the Facebook event page for more details.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/simorgh-concert/
LOCATION:Ji Sanat – Kadıköy\, Rasimpaşa mah (Yeldeğirmeni). Macit Erbudak sok.no: 66/A\, Istanbul\, Turkey
ORGANIZER;CN="J Art":MAILTO:jisanatkadikoy@gmail.co
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20161013T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20161013T220000
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CREATED:20160927T000439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160927T000707Z
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SUMMARY:Sufism Meets Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Sufism Meets Meditation
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/sufism-meets-meditation/
LOCATION:Ankara\, Ankara\, Turkey
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20160930T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20161002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165742
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SUMMARY:Shamanic Journey
DESCRIPTION:A weekend immersion of ancient ritual dances and whirling\, Indo-Iranian shamanic healing\, and zikr. \nWe will take on the path of the ancients\, a journey of discovery\, in space and time… reconnecting with our ancient ancestors through sacred ritual dances\, music\, and prayers! \nThis special weekend retreat will include: \n\nZar\nZikr\nSufi Whirling\nAncient Ritual Dances\nGawati (Medicine Dance)\nDrum Circle and Chanting\nIndo-Iranian Shamanic Healing and Mantras\nFarima’s 4-Element Breath Meditation\nPersonal Shamanic Healing with Farima (optional or upon request)\nSacred dance performance by Simorgh Dance Collective\n\nPayment\nPayment of 380 TL includes: \n\nStay at Badem Han Butik Pansiyon\nFriday and Saturday night dinner\nSaturday and Sunday breakfast\nAll workshops and healing rituals with Farima\nSacred dance performance by Simorgh Dance Collective\n\nPayment does not include lunches. \nSchedule\n\nRetreat starts Friday\, Sept. 30 at 19:00 with a small Sacred dance performance\nSaturday and Sunday includes rituals and Shamanic Healing\nRetreat ends Sunday at 17:00.\n\nFarima Berenji\nAward winning Dance Ethnologist and internationally acclaimed dance artist\, choreographer\, instructor\, and an archaeologist specializing in ancient\, sacred\, classical\, and folkloric dances of Persia\, Ionia\, and the Silk Road. Recognized as one of a few world scholarly experts of ancient and mystical Iranian dance ethnology\, she travels worldwide to record\, research\, lecture\, perform\, educate\, and to inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance and movement. As a Magi (Iranian Shaman)\, Sufi and Semazen\, Farima is an exceptionally inspiring instructor strongly connected to spirituality and healing. She seeks to lead people to the historic beauty and richness of Persia and the Silk Road culture and to aid them find inner bliss through dance\, music\, and spirituality. Farima teaches her own original findings\, methods\, techniques\, and exercises to uncover the connection between the soul and dance movement. Read more…
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/shamanic-journey/
LOCATION:Badem Han Retreat Center\, Çeltik Köyü İç Yolu\, 22880\, Çeltik\, Edirne\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Istanbul:20160927T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Istanbul:20160927T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165742
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160916T191300Z
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SUMMARY:Sufi Whirling Workshop for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basic technique of Sufi whirling (Iranian and Turkish style)\, history\, and theory. Farima’s teachings are based on Indo-Iranian ancient rituals\, science of whirling\, and the sacred geometry of whirling. We will learn essential techniques of whirling preparation\, maintaining balance and posture\, controlling dizziness\, self-focus during turning\, breath work\, and more. \nFor this workshop please wear comfortable clothing\, whirling skirt (optional)\, socks or soft-soled shoes. Avoid eating a large meal 2 hours prior.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/basic-sema-workshop/
LOCATION:Shaman Dance Theater\,  Çelebi Mahallesi Mücadele Çıkmazı No:11 Beyoğlu\, Istanbul\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160924T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165742
CREATED:20160904T080850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160913T064734Z
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SUMMARY:Anchorage Welcoming Week Performance
DESCRIPTION:The Simorgh Dance Collective of Alaska performs dances of the Silk Road at the Bridge Builder’s celebration concluding Anchorage Welcoming Week 2016.  The celebration highlights Anchorage diversity and will feature booths hosted by local\, state\, and federal agencies as well as non-profits\, businesses\, and cultural community groups.  \nThe Simorgh Dance Collective of Alaska will be performing at 4:15pm.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/anchorage-welcoming-week/
LOCATION:Northway Mall\, 3101 Penland Parkway\, Anchorage\, AK\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160828T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160828T220000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165742
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181031T234845Z
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SUMMARY:Awakening: Dance Performances and Sema Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Denman Island Community Hall for an inspiring evening of dance performances and Sema (AKA Sufi whirling) with international dance artist and scholar Farima Berenji. The evening starts with Persian traditional and sacred dance performances by Farima\, the Simorgh Dance Collective\, as well as dancers attending the Awakening Seven Persian Goddesses retreat.  Following the dance performances\, with Farima’s guidance we will learn personal and spiritual Sema (Sufi Whirling) as well as other turning practices\, while listening to sacred poetry and music. \nDoors open 7:30 Performances 8-9:00PM\nSema Gathering 9:00-10:00PM\nSliding Scale Admission\, payable at the door: $10-$20 \nAll are welcome! \nOff islanders\, this event is timed so that you can catch the last ferry leaving Denman Island for Buckley Bay at 10:40pm and the Community Hall is walking distance to the ferry. \nDon’t hesitate to contact Cathy Stoyko if you have any questions by message or phone 250 218-0704. \n*Those that wish to participate in the Sema Gathering following the performances are encouraged to wear white or light coloured clothing.  Socks or soft soled shoes are recommended for whirling.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/awakening-performances-and-sema/
LOCATION:Denman Island Hall\, Northwest Road\, Denman Island\, British Columbia\,  V0R 1T0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Cathy Stoyko":MAILTO:cdstoyko@uniserve.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160829
DTSTAMP:20260426T165742
CREATED:20160425T173203Z
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SUMMARY:Awakening Goddess Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us on beautiful Denman Island for a full immersion/retreat focusing on Farima Berenji’s signature project\, “Awakening” – Sacred Dances\, History\, and Rituals of Persia\, Mesopotamia\, and Ionia. \nWe will take the path of the ancients\, a journey of discovery\, in space and time…reconnecting with the ancient Goddesses and sacred elements of Persia and the Near East. Drinking deeply from hidden wells of inspiration\, now being revealed in our time\, we will re-discover ourselves in the process. Join us on an exciting and unique journey of personal transformation as we awaken these figures on beautiful Denman Island. \nIn many cultures it is believed that each woman is the embodiment of a Goddess\, a divine feminine energy. To stay in harmony with ourselves it is important to acknowledge and embrace this energy. In this journey\, we will gather in the mystical circle of women to the Seven Holy Immortals\, (Goddesses) of ancient Persia and honor the Goddess within. We will create a sacred\, supportive space where we can all release whatever energy no longer serves us\, relax and open both heart\, body\, and mind. We will explore the magic within us\, and spirituality about us. We will discover the power and mystery of dance—a gateway for self-growth and spiritual transformation—through sacred movement\, music\, love\, and stillness. In that space\, the promptings of the Inner Divine are found and loving kindness and compassion flow naturally into our daily life. \nLocation\nThe Denman Island Community Hall\, Denman Island\, BC will be our center for the duration of the retreat but we will make several outings. Invocations\, ancient Indo-Iranian rituals\, dancing\, whirling\, Zoroastrian mantras\, and zikr aka sufi meditations will take place at various magical island locations. We will literally move within the elements relating to the various Goddesses. \nThe Denman Island Community Hall is centrally located in “Downtown Denman” and is within walking distance to the ferry terminal\, emporium/cafe\, general store\, guest house/bistro\, Peircy Farm Market/Chuckwagon Cafe and several other amenities. \nTentative Schedule\nDay 1 – Thursday\, Aug. 25th\n5:30-7:00 pm – Arrivals and Greetings \nOptional meet and greet dinner at Peircy Farm (dinner is not included in the retreat fee). Includes meeting Farima\, a historic background and introduction to sacred/temple dances of Indo-Iran and Ionia\, an overview of the weekend plan\, Q/A and discussion. \n7:00-8:00 pm – Opening Ritual Ceremony.\nProcessions\, Chanting\, Offerings. \n8:00-10:00 pm – Awakening Daena\nRituals\, Ancient Persian Mystical and Temple Dance (Partner and Group)\, Poetry in Motion\, Mystical Beauty and Self-Rejuvenation\, and Sharing Circle. \nDay 2 – Friday\, Aug. 26th\n11:00-11:30 am – Meditation and Visualization – Breath Work \n11:30 – 1:30 pm – Awakening Armaiti and Awakening Haurvatat\nRituals\, Sacred Circles and Spirals\, Ancient Persian Prayer Dance\, Balancing Negative and Positive Energies\, and Sharing Circle. There will be breaks for snacks in between workshops \n3:00-5:00 pm – Awakening Anahita and Awakening Ahurani or Ufratu\nRituals\, Water Therapy and Healing Movements\, Dance and Whirling based on Water Element\, and Sharing Circle. There will be breaks for snacks in between workshops. \n5:00-8:00 – Dinner Break (Potluck at beach optional) \n8:00-10:00 pm – Awakening Artemis\nRituals\, Ancient Persian Warrior Dances and Movements\, and Processions. Ancient Persian Mystical Dance and Whirling based on the Astrological Energy of the Moon\, and Sharing Circle. \nDay 3 – Saturday\, Aug. 27th\n9:00-11:00 – Free store and Saturday market outing (optional) \n11:00-11:30 am – Meditation and Visualization – Breath Work \n11:30 – 1:30 pm – Awakening Homa\nRituals\, Veil Dance\, Ecstatic Dance\, Circles and Spirals\, Scarf Dance\, Whirling based on Air/Wind Element\, and Sharing Circle. \n3:00-5:00 pm – Awakening Ameretat (Workshop in the Forest at Fillongly Park)\nRituals\, Processions\, Offerings\, Nature Therapy and Healing Movements\, Dance and Whirling Based on Flowers and Trees\, and Sharing Circle. \n5:00-6:00 – Priestess Crown Making\nWith Cathy Stoyko at the back hall. We will collect flowers and leaves for crowns on previous outings\, all other tools and materials provided. \n7:00-8:00 pm – Dinner Break\nPotluck at beach optional. \n8:00-10:00 pm or longer – Sacred Circle (The Cave)\nAncient Indo-Iranian Shamanic Healing Rituals\, Zoroastrian Mantras\, Chanting\, Drumming\, Gowati (Calling on the Ancestors)\, Medicine Dance\, and Zar.\n*Optional attendance – due to steep climbing this is an optional gathering and it is at your own risk. Retreat will not be responsible for lost or damage of your items or minor injuries. \nDay 4 – Sunday\, Aug. 28th\n11:00-11:30 am – Meditation and Visualization – Breath Work \n11:30 – 1:30 pm – Awakening Mitra\nRituals\, Candle Dance\, Fire Therapy and Healing Movements\, Dance and Whirling based on Fire Element and the Sun \n1:30-2:00 Break for snacks\, rest \n2:00-3:30 pm – Closing Ritual Ceremony\nProcessions\, Sacred Markings\, Sharing Circle\, and Ancient Persian Prayer in Dance. \n3:00-5:00 pm – Late lunch \n5:00-6:00 – Rehearsal for performances in the “Front Hall”\nPerformance is optional for retreat students but rehearsal is mandatory for those performing for the evening show and Awakening Artemis Dance. \n6:00-7:30 pm – Dinner Break\nPotluck at Hall. \n7:30-10:00 Performances and Sema Gathering (Whirling)\nOpen community event. \nRegistration\nRetreat fee $385 CND ($350 for Simorgh Collective members). \nA deposit of $150 received by June 10th\, 2016 will secure your registration. Deposit can be sent by mail/cheque\, dropped off in person at the Abbey Studio in Cumberland or sent by email $ transfer.  \nFee includes all workshops\, outings\, evening events AND light lunches on Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday as well as healthy snacks throughout the day. Retreat fee does not include accommodations\, breakfasts\, or dinners. We will share potluck dinners and participants will have access to the hall kitchen to store and prepare food. \nAfter registration you will receive details on what to bring for the workshops and retreat. \nContact\nCathy Stoyko\nCathy Stoyko on Facebook\nemail cdstoyko@uniserve.com or call (250) 218-0704 for details or make arrangements. \nCheques should be made to Cathy Stoyko and mailed to: \nCathy Stoyko\nBox 1196\nCumberland B.C. V0R 1S0 \nAccommodations\nThere are several accommodation options available in a broad price range\, many with walking distance to where we meet at the Denman Island Community Hall. \nBudget options\nStay with your friends on the island\, camp at Heather Hilberry’s Farm (contact Cathy Stoyko for details)\, camp at Fillongly Park Beach (call 250-474-1336 to reserve)\, or stay at Denman Island Guest House and Bistro (for private or shared room options). \nMid range/B&B’s\n\nHawthorn House (within walking distace to hall) 1 (250) 335-0905\nFillongly Forest B&B AKA Norma’s Place near Fillongly Park \nBlue Owl B&B aka Julie’s place —Private cottage walking distance to Graham Lake (nice place to swim!)\nErik and Basha’s Farm Guesthouse —private house can be shared with up to 4 people.\n\nFor general info about Denman Island and more accomodation options visit http://www.denmanisland.com/ \nTransportation\nTo visit Denman Island\, you need to catch a small ferry at Buckley Bay ferry terminal on Vancouver Island. The ferry ride is only 10 minutes. For the latest up-to-date ferry schedules and fares\, please visit the BC Ferries website.  Travel to Vancouver Island is by air\, or car ferry from Vancouver\, WA. For information about the major routes from Vancouver to Vancouver Island\, please see the BC Ferries website (above). \nIf you are not familiar with the area and need assistance in finding accommodations or have any other question please feel free to contact Cathy Stoyko at (250) 218-0704 or e-mail. \nAbout Farima Berenji and her Awakening Project\nLed by award winning\, internationally acclaimed dance artist\, scholar\, ethnologist\, and archaeologist\, Farima Berenji\, you will be introduced to rituals celebrating the grace and joy of life and to a society where and when women were honored and people lived in harmony with each other and with nature. Come be introduced to a place where women were known as Goddesses and a Goddess was revered as the source of life. \nFrom the beginning of time\, sacred movements and music have brought people together and healed the soul. In Awakening\, Farima has combined the sacred phrases\, chants\, music\, and movements from many spiritual traditions to help touch the spiritual essence within us and to help us recognize it in others. These fundamental elements compose the ancient\, contemporary\, and devotional roots of sacred dance.\nFarima will teach her own findings\, methods\, techniques\, researchers\, and exercises that make the connection between soul and movement and that makes one an artist not just a dancer. She will show you how dance depicts the creation of the Universe through a spinning series of fantastic formations\, metamorphoses\, and rhythms. \nFarima will introduce you to ancient and contemporary Persian knowledge in a way that will make you proud to be a woman and yourself. Farima’s vision is to bring back the light and the power of the divine feminine\, the Goddesses and Lionesses\, through dance\, education\, and a sense of wonder and reverence.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/awakening-goddess-retreat/
LOCATION:Denman Island\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160822
DTSTAMP:20260426T165742
CREATED:20160425T172835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160803T041749Z
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SUMMARY:Atmosphere Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Atmosphere Gathering 2016 \nAtmosphere Gathering is an annual August music and dance festival gathering. Farima Berenji will appear among the performers. It is an intimate family friendly event\, kids 12 and under free with parents. \nTickets.. \nFacebook event…
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/atmosphere-gathering/
LOCATION:Atmosphere Gathering\, 7th St and Dunsmuir Ave\, Cumberland\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160818T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165742
CREATED:20160803T042654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160804T000228Z
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SUMMARY:Jaheli (Baba Karam) Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn a fun Baba Karam choreography by dance artist\, instructor\, and scholar Farima Berenji.   \nJaheli or Baba Karam is a playful imitation of the machismo style of dance done by the working class men of Tehran. The dance illustrates typical movements inspired by tough street gang members of the Qajar era known as “Jahel”. Jâheli is part of an Iranian sub-culture that has its origins in the 9th and 10th century\, a period when Turkic and Mongol marauders were present in eastern Iran. Local\, informal constabularies were formed to protect each town or village and the men of these groups\, called jâhel (meaning “ignorant” in Farsi)\, along with women\, developed a subculture and dance with a mixture of street smarts and spirituality. Today the dance is also performed by women\, and also sometimes Baba Karam refers to as a term for contemporary Persian Hip-Hop dancing. \nPre-register soon as space is limited. Contact Cathy Stoyko to register by email cdstoyko@uniserve.com or by phone (250) 218-0704
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/jaheli-baba-karam-workshop/
LOCATION:Abbey Studio\,  2687 Penrith Ave.\, Cumberland\, BC\, V0R 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Cathy Stoyko":MAILTO:cdstoyko@uniserve.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160801
DTSTAMP:20260426T165742
CREATED:20160510T161955Z
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SUMMARY:Haft Sema Workshop and Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Haft Sema – Haft Magham\n(7 Sema – 7 Modes)\nSufi Whirling and Iranian Sufi Music Retreat\nThree day intensive Sema (Sufi whirling) training and healing workshop for the seven styles of Sufi whirling based on the ancient Persian seven sacred elements of life.   \nWith master instructor Farima Berenji\,award winning dance ethnologist\, shaman\, and master of Iranian mystical and Sufi whirling tradition. \nThe number seven has been a sacred and symbolic expression among the Indo-Iranian culture.  For ancient Iranians\, Mesopotamian and Zoroastrian sacred traditions\, the number Seven means “Worship of the Seven Creations or Yazatas\,” including seven sacred animals\, birds\, flowers\, colors\, elements\, planets\, music modes… believed to have carried the spirit of the divine.  \nIt was believed that a mystical seeker or whirler must manifest all the seven creations in order to become one with the Divine.  These sacred movements and healing rituals later became the traditions of Iranian Sufi path in Greater Khorasan (Land of the Iranian Mystics) and are the origins of Sema (Sufi Whirling) movements. \nThe retreat and workshop will include and focus on: \n\nAncient Iranian Mystical Sema based on the Sacred Birds\nAncient Iranian Mystical Sema based on the Sacred Animals \nAncient Iranian Mystical Sema based on the Sacred Creation Elements\n Ancient Iranian Mystical Sema based on the Sacred Flower and Sacred Geometry\n Ancient Iranian Mystical Sema based on the Sacred Planets and Sun (Mithraism)\nTurkish (Mevlavi) and Baktashi Sema\nKhorasan and Uyghur Sema\n\n \nThe retreat will also focus on: \n\nAncient Indo-Iranian Shamanic rituals\nFarima’s 4-element breath work training\nPersian mystical poetry and poetry in motion\nAncient Indo-Iranian Shamanic Rituals and Gwati (Medicine Dance)\nIranian Zikr (Sufi Prayers) and movement therapy based on Seven Maghams (Sufi Music Modes)\n\n \nLocation\nThe retreat will be held in the magical and ancient village of Çirali at the Myland Nature Hotel Retreat Center (http://mylandnature.com). \nFee\nFull package: workshop\, lodging and breakfast at the Myland Nature Hotel Retreat Center (lodging is based on a 4 person-shared room):\n     Non-member: 625 TL\n     Simorgh Members: 550 TL \nWorkshop Only\n     Non-member: 400 TL\n     Simorgh Members: 325 TL \nRegistration and deposit is required by July 10th \nInexpensive Accommodations\nCamping at the Garden area of the retreat center.\nNearby Camping Sites.\nNearby Hotels and Motels are also available.  \nMore details and images available at our Facebook event page.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/haft-sema-workshop-and-retreat/
LOCATION:Myland Nature Hotel\, Çirali\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160725
DTSTAMP:20260426T165742
CREATED:20160701T224914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T035739Z
UID:6456-1469232000-1469404799@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Dance of the Soul
DESCRIPTION:Iranian and Turkish Sufi dance workshop with Shamanic rituals.  In collaboration with Sufi musicians of Ankara. Workshop and Performance by Farima and Oğuz Kaan Birhekimoğlu. \nJoin us on a path for healing and self-growth through the power of meditative whirling and sacred dance to live music\, mystical Persian poetry\, and Zikr (prayer). With us create a sacred supportive space where we can all open our heart\, body\, and mind. \nIncluded will be a short Sufi whirling training workshop helping people of all experience levels to whirl for a sustained period. \nWe will open with sacred and mystical Persian poetry and meditation\, journey into whirling\, healing\, and Persian and Near Eastern healing dances/rituals with live music\, then close our gathering with chanting\, drumming\, and sharing. \n1) Welcome – Introduction (Farima’s teaching on Iranian\, Turkish and Central Asian Sema)\n2) Farima’s 4 Element breathing meditation\n3) Sufi Music: The Ney\n4) Open floor Sema (Sufi Whirling) Dance and Demonstration\n5) Candlelight Zikr and Iranian Shamanic Rituals\n6) Discussion
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/dance-of-the-soul-ankara/
LOCATION:Neyzen Kahvehanesi\, Koyunpazarı yokuşu Karakaş Sokak 4-b Samanpazarı\, Ankara\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160714T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165742
CREATED:20160701T230206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160701T231458Z
UID:6457-1468522800-1468530000@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Galactic Travels Radio Interview
DESCRIPTION:Farima shares her favorite music and passions as special guest during this radio interview on KZSU 90.1 FM Stanford University.  Listen live on kzsu.stanford.edu.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/galactic-travels-radio-interview/
LOCATION:Stanford University\, Palo Alto\, CA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160707T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160707T220000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165742
CREATED:20160701T232212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160701T232212Z
UID:6460-1467923400-1467928800@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Indo-Iranian Tribal Bandari
DESCRIPTION:Special workshop in Bandari\, an Indo-Iranian tribal style dance from Southern Iran.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/indo-iranian-tribal-bandari/
LOCATION:Halanda Studio\, 1062 Lincoln Ave.\, San Jose\, CA\, 95125\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160623T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160630T220000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165742
CREATED:20160615T021426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160615T035052Z
UID:6037-1466713800-1467324000@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Jaheli (Baba Karam) Dance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Jaheli (Baba Karam) Dance Workshopwith Farima Berenji \nJaheli or Baba Karam is a playful imitation of the machismo style of dance done by the working class men of Tehran.  The dance illustrates typical movements inspired by tough street gang members of the Qajar era known as “Jahel”. Jâheli is part of an Iranian sub-culture that has its origins in the 9th and 10th century\, a period when Turkic and Mongol marauders were present in eastern Iran.  Local\, informal constabularies were formed to protect each town or village and the men of these groups\, called jâhel (meaning “ignorant” in Farsi)\, along with women\, developed a subculture and dance with a mixture of street smarts and spirituality.  Today the dance is also performed by women\, and also sometimes Baba Karam refers to as a term for contemporary Persian Hip-Hop dancing.     \nAll new dances will be performed for our upcoming Fall and Winter performances.  Students MUST attend all workshop classes and rehearsals to be placed in the performance. \nBoth men and women are welcome! Bring a fedora and shawl as props. \nJaheli (Baba Karam) Dance Workshop\, June 23 and 30\, 2016\nAll days paid in advance: $40\nDrop-in: $30
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/jaheli-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160619T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160619T184500
DTSTAMP:20260426T165742
CREATED:20160517T021057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160523T155013Z
UID:5997-1466359200-1466361900@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Palo Alto World Music Day
DESCRIPTION:Palo Alto World Music Day is a free community cultural music festival that takes place every year on Father’s Day in downtown Palo Alto. Closed to traffic\, University Avenue becomes an impromptu venue for fifty professional and amateur musical groups who perform a variety of genres on street corners and plazas: jazz\, blues\, classical\, pop\, rock\, klezmer\, Greek\, Balkan\, Indian\, World Music\, choral\, and dance!  This is a fun and unique family event not to be missed!  Over 20\,000 people attended in 2015.  The celebration runs from 3:00pm to 7:30pm \nParticipants may watch and are invited to join the Farima Dance Company in dances of the Silk Road from 6:00 to 6:45pm.  They will be performing outside HanaHaus\, 456 University\, the former Varsity Theater\, pictured below. \n  \nView photos of Palo Alto World Music Day 2015 \nProgram for Palo Alto World Music Day
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/palo-alto-world-music-day/
LOCATION:HanaHous\, 456 University Avenue\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165742
CREATED:20160524T212459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160607T012749Z
UID:6018-1465736400-1465747200@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:June HaflAdira
DESCRIPTION:HaflAdira June 2016 The Farima Dance Company will perform dances of the Silk Road at 1:42pm during the June HaflAdira showcase of dances.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/june-hafladira/
LOCATION:Adiras Dance and Costume\, 2038 Lincoln Ave\, San Jose\, CA\, 95125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="Adira Dance and Costume":MAILTO:adira@adiradance.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160529T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165742
CREATED:20160425T162907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160425T163117Z
UID:5953-1464534000-1464541200@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Colors of Spring Dance Festival
DESCRIPTION:Dancing Colors of Spring\, May 29\, 2016\, San Francisco \nThe fifth annual Dancing Colors of Spring dance showcase hosted by Hai Yan Jackson Chinese Dance and Stanford University Chinese Dance features a performance by the Farima Dance Company.  \nFor tickets call (415) 851-1140.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/colors-of-spring-dance-festival/
LOCATION:Herbst Theatre\, 401 Van Ness Avenue\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Istanbul:20160523T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Istanbul:20160523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165742
CREATED:20160208T172423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160517T201013Z
UID:5779-1464026400-1464037200@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Dances of Uzbekistan Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Dances of Uzbekistan Workshop with Farima Berenji and Rashid Shadat \nJourney by the legendary Silk Road to Uzbekistan and learn the Central Asian dance tradition\, culture\, and history that have existed for two thousand years. \nAn amazing opportunity to learn the dances and history from internationally acclaimed artists and scholars. We will learn the great history and cross-cultural influence of Uzbekistan and its arts to the world and learn various dance styles including Bukhara\, Ferghana\, and Khorezm. \nThese dances traded influence with the dance cultures of India\, China\, Persia and Arabia and all the way to Europe. \nWorkshop will be followed by a concert on May 22 with Farima Berenji\, Latif Bolat\, Rashid Shadat\, and the Simorgh Dance Collective of Turkey. \nPrice\n150 TL for 3 hr. of workshop. Pre-registration is required. Registration ends April 10th. \nNote: Workshop and concert is free for those joining Farima’s Mystical Tour of Turkey. \nRashid Shadat\nRashid Shadat is a well-known performer\, originally from Tashkent\, Uzbekistan. His work in Central Asia included lead roles in popular films during early 2000’s\, plus regular TV appearances and as a daily radio host on Auto Radio Hamroh FM102. \nNow living in London\, Rashid has expanded his portfolio to include work as an extra in big budget films. In 2015 alone he worked on Spectre (James Bond)\, Star Wars: The Force Awakens\, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation and the new Bourne Identity film being released in 2016. Currently he is working as an extra on the remake of the classic superhero film\, Wonder Woman. \nIn addition to film\, Rashid is also well known in London as a host for cultural and arts events\, and starred in his own one-man show\, Dervish\, at the Lion and Unicorn Theatre in 2012. \nWith 10 years of theatre experience including acting and directing\, Rashid is also a well known folk dancer\, having performed at dance and music festivals in London\, Sweden\, Greece and Germany over the last five years. \nFarima Berenji\nExtended biography…
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/dances-of-uzbekistan-workshop/
LOCATION:Cadde Dans Atölyesi\, İskele Sokak Kozacıoğlu Apt. No:4 D:8 Caddebostan\, Istanbul\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Istanbul:20160522T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Istanbul:20160522T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165742
CREATED:20160330T180400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160426T174858Z
UID:5877-1463943600-1463949000@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:A Mystical Journey Through The Silk Road
DESCRIPTION:A Mystical Journey Through the Silk Road \nMusic\, dance\, and poetry of the Silk Road with Farima Berenji\, Latif Bolat\, Sadegh Azmand\, Rashid Shadat\, and the Simorgh Dance Collective of Turkey. \nFarima Berenji\nFarima Berenji is an Iranian-born scholar and an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, choreographer\, instructor\, lecturer\, dance ethnologist\, and archaeologist specializing in classical\, folkloric\, and sacred dances of Persia and the Silk Road. Her training spans a lifetime of intensive collaboration and research with master artists\, scholars\, and spiritual teachers worldwide. She is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, a worldwide collaborative devoted to teach dance technique\, interpret\, illustrate\, present\, and perform dances of the Silk Road. Farima performs\, offers workshops\, and lectures worldwide upon request and has appeared in the US\, UK\, Austria\, Czech Republic\, Turkey\, Mauritius\, and Iran. Read more.. \nLatif Bolat\nLatif Bolat\, one of the most renowned Turkish musicians now living in North America\, is a Turkish musician\, vocalist\, composer\, and scholar of Turkish music and folklore.  He has presented concerts and lectures at colleges\, universities\, performing arts institutions and festivals across the US\, Canada\, England\, Ireland\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Bulgaria\, Philippines\, Scotland\, Singapore\, Indonesia and Turkey. With a vast repertory that includes songs in classical\, folk and Sufi mystic music styles\, he accompanies his singing on the baglama (long-necked lute)\, and various other traditional instruments from the Turkish folk music tradition. Read more.. \nRashid Shadat\nRashid Shadat is a well-known performer\, originally from Tashkent\, Uzbekistan. His work in Central Asia included lead roles in popular films during early 2000’s\, plus regular TV appearances and as a daily radio host on Auto Radio Hamroh FM102.  Now living in London\, Rashid has expanded his portfolio to include work as an extra in big budget films. In 2015 alone he worked on Spectre (James Bond)\, Star Wars: The Force Awakens\, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation and the new Bourne Identity film being released in 2016. Currently he is working as an extra on the remake of the classic superhero film\, Wonder Woman. In addition to film\, Rashid is also well known in London as a host for cultural and arts events\, and starred in his own one-man show\, Dervish\, at the Lion and Unicorn Theatre in 2012. With 10 years of theatre experience including acting and directing\, Rashid is also a well known folk dancer\, having performed at dance and music festivals in London\, Sweden\, Greece and Germany over the last five years. \nSadegh Azmand\nSadegh Azmand is an internationally acclaimed Sufi musician and singer from Iran. Since the age of 6\, Sadegh has been studying Sufi Music and Tanboor with world Sufi Music Masters. At the age of 17\, Sadegh he started his vocal training in Iranian Sufi Music.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/mystical-journey-through-the-silk-road/
LOCATION:Levent Kırca Kültür Merkezi\, Bahariye Cd. Ünertan Pasajı No:35 Kadıköy\, Istanbul\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Istanbul:20160521T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Istanbul:20160521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165743
CREATED:20160520T164325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160520T172148Z
UID:6006-1463857200-1463864400@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Beginning Sufi Whirling Technique Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Beginning Sufi Whirling Technique Workshop
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/beginning-sufi-whirling-technique-workshop/
LOCATION:OSHO MEDİTASYON MERKEZİ\, Kışlak Sokak No: 28\, 34470. RUMELİHİSARI\, Istanbul\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Istanbul:20160515T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Istanbul:20160515T220000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165743
CREATED:20160406T193209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T185338Z
UID:5897-1463324400-1463349600@farimadance.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160514T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160514T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165743
CREATED:20160510T151100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160511T152059Z
UID:5990-1463225400-1463236200@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Santa Clara Intercultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:Santa Clara Intercultural Festival \nFestival of music\, food\, costumes\, and dances of the multifaceted cultures that make up the people of Santa Clara. The Santa Clara County Intercultural Festival is targets all ethnic groups from Santa Clara County to come together for music\, dance\, art\, and food. As part of the festival\, there will be performances from the Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLO) stepping\, choirs\, and ethnic dances. As for art\, there will be vendors with tables set up expressing their culture through costumes and other businesses. Enjoy food of a variety ethnic cuisines. \nThe Farima Dance Company performs about 1:00 pm. \nVisit The Intercultural Festival on Facebook for more details.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/santa-clara-intercultural-festival/
LOCATION:SJSU Recreational Lawn\, San Jose\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160509
DTSTAMP:20260426T165743
CREATED:20160406T185029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160407T191240Z
UID:5892-1462492800-1462751999@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Shamanic Healing Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Iranian Shamanic Rituals\, Breathing\, and Yoga Retreat \nShamanic healing retreat with sacred dance and whirling. \nThis retreat features daily exercises by Yeşim Kızılkartal for yoga and breathing\, becoming aware of your emotional limits\, and expanding your inner thoughts and feelings. Farima will teach shamanic rituals of Iran and Central Asia including Mevlevi turning movements. Discover within the resources needed for divine power. \nYeşim’s Course Content:\n• Joint yoga and breathing with a link between mind and spirit.\n• Breath adaptive balancing of energy and mood with yoga poses\n* Balancing Parasympathetic nervous system (PNS- physical and emotional relief) and the Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS – stress\, anxiety and nervous) with breathing techniques you can apply to daily life \nFarima’s Course Content:\n* Movement therapy of the four elements and the sacred animals and flowers.\n• Poetry in motion\n• Iranian Shamanic rituals and sacred circles\n• Breathing\n• Meditation study\n• Sound therapy\n• Iranian and the Central Asian turns \nLocation\nAğustos Otel \nQuiet and peaceful walks through the streets between Alaçatı’s historic stone houses encourages physical\, mental and emotional relaxation and you will want to reserve two full days for this retreat in this peaceful location. \nPayment\n800 TL total for 2 nights double occupancy\, including breakfast and all courses.  For a private room participants are required to pay the difference. \nTo reserve\, a deposit of 400 TL must be paid before April 20\, 2016.  Retreat price may change after April 20.  If cancelled\, deposits will be refunded. \nPay to:\nAccount Name: Yeşim Kızılkartal\nAccount Number: IBAN: TR16 0006 2000 2990 0006 6797 16 \nTransportation\nIf desired\, transportation will be provided from the airport to the hotel. \nContact\nYeşim Kızılkartal\nphone: +0535 291 69 22\ne-mail: ykizilkartal@gmail.com \nAdditional details and bios on Facebook
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/shamanic-healing-retreat/
LOCATION:Agustos Otel Alacati\, Fahrettin Altay Caddesi No 55\, Alaçatı\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160418
DTSTAMP:20260426T165743
CREATED:20160208T180527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160415T235116Z
UID:5781-1460678400-1460937599@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Persian Sacred and Traditional Dance Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Persian Sacred and Traditional Weekend Dance Intensive with Farima Berenji\nSema Gathering and Dance Performances\nFriday April 15th\, 7:30-10:30pm\nAn evening of dance performances\, poetry\, and Sufi whirling. We will start the evening with dance performances by our special guest Farima. Also\, prepare to see performances by the Simorgh Dance Collective of Comox Valley and guest dancers. Following the dance performances\, with Farima’s guidance we will learn personal and spiritual Sema (Sufi Whirling) as well as other turning practices\, while listening to sacred poetry and music. Everyone welcome. \nDances of Azerbaijan\nSaturday April 16th\, 10:30am-4:30pm. Includes potluck lunch/Q&A 12:30-1:30pm.\nWe will take the legendary Silk Road to Azerbaijan and learn the history\, culture\, music\, and costuming of Azerbaijan. The people of Azerbaijan are proud\, rich in tradition\, and are extremely melodious. Azeri dances are often performed at formal celebrations such as weddings and birthdays. Azerbaijani dances illustrate the nation and its people. They are distinguished by their quick tempo\, optimism\, and portrayal of bravery. \nThe workshop is followed by a series of fun choreographies such as the flower dance and saucer dance and\, if time\, Farima will teach some Kafkaz/Lezghi style dance! Please make sure to bring with you a set of thimbles and a set of teacup (small) saucers. \nHealing Circle/Zikr\nSaturday April 16th\, 7:30-9:00pm\nFarima will lead a healing circle/Zikr. All welcome. \nDance of the Seven Sacred Birds\nSunday April 17th\, 10:30am-4:30pm. Includes potluck lunch/Q&A 12:30-1:30pm.\nDance styles\, turns\, and healing movements based on the seven sacred Indo-Iranian/Persian birds.\nIn ancient Persia\, there were seven sacred animals\, birds\, and flowers believed to have carried the spirit of the Gods. In this workshop\, students will learn to incorporate the movement\, feeling\, expression\, and healing power of these birds and to discover their own spiritual bird!\nPersian sacred dance is inspired by Persian poetry and miniature artwork. These enchanting movements and feelings come from a ancient past spanning 10\,000 years. Numerous archeological antiquities and temples have been found that show the connection between animals and dance. These animals were a symbol of the power of life and represented as a spiritual instrument and these seven sacred birds each represented a certain Persian God or Goddess. These rituals and movements are considered the earliest known form of Persian dance and the origin of sacred dance. \nPrice\nFull weekend dance intensive including Friday and Saturday evening events.\n$175 before March 15th or $225 thereafter \nDance workshops\, one day only 10:30PM-4:30PM (please specify Friday or Saturday)\n$100 before March 15th or $125 thereafter \nRegistration\nRegister ONLINE WITH PAYPAL\nOR\nRegister by mailing a cheque made out to: Cathy Stoyko\, PO Box 1196\, Cumberland B.C. V0R 1S0\nOR\nTo register with cash or cheque at the Abbey Studio\, bring payment to scheduled classes or call to arrange a drop off time: (250) 218-0704 \nMore details on Facebook
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/persian-sacred-traditional-dance/
LOCATION:Abbey Studio\,  2687 Penrith Ave.\, Cumberland\, BC\, V0R 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Cathy Stoyko":MAILTO:cdstoyko@uniserve.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Istanbul:20160327T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Istanbul:20160327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165743
CREATED:20160114T224904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160326T154611Z
UID:5634-1459087200-1459098000@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Healing Breath and Movement Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Healing Breath and Movement Workshop \nIntense stress and environment affects our body and physical ailments begin to appear over time. In the first half of this workshop you will learn from yoga trainer Yeşim Kızılkartal how to adapt your breathing for a healthful everyday life. Learn to offset negative energy and breathe free to balance the blood and energy flow of our minds and bodies  \nIn the second half of this workshop Farima Berenji will introduce dance movements of sacred animals and the healing shamanic ritual dances of ancient Persia\, Turkey\, and Central Asia. \nWith Farima Berenji and Yeşim Kızılkartal.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/healing-breath-and-movement-workshop/
LOCATION:TubaArt Hayat Tasarım Merkezi\, Taşmektep Sokak Halit Bey Apartmanı No:19/1\, 34720 \, Istanbul\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20160320T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20160320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165743
CREATED:20160203T071303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160226T231553Z
UID:5686-1458468000-1458493200@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Tajik and Whirling Dance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Dances of Tajikistan\n10am – 1pm\nPrice: 900 kč \nTraditional Tajik dance is one of the most diverse and oldest folk dances of Central Asia\, which together with Uzbek dance and a variety of other influences serves as the basis for Persian dance. This workshop is suitable for moderate to advanced dancers of any style\, for anyone who wants to broaden their horizons in dance experience and learn something new about one of the oldest cultures of the Orient. \nSema and Sufi Whirling\n3:00 – 5:00 pm\nPrice: 900 kč \nLearn an ancient sacred dance tradition of Persia and the ecstatic whirling dervish as well as valuable information on its history\, archaeology\, and ethnology.  Learn of its vital and passionate movements and meditation under the guidance of a expert who really understands. As a Sufi instructor and student many years under the guidance and Sufi master and dervish Dr. Rahmi Oruç Güvenç of Turkey\, Farima is the only woman who at present leads Sema rituals in Turkey with Mevlavi and Bhaktashi practices.  Let Farima guide you through this workshop on sacred dance and whirling.  General public welcome\, men and women.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/tajik-and-whirling-dance-workshop/
LOCATION:Estudio Andaluz\, Náměstí Slovenského národního povstání 32\, Brno\, Czech Republic
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160312T163000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165743
CREATED:20160120T024119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160120T024119Z
UID:5642-1457793000-1457800200@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Norouz Celebration at the Fremont Main Library
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Norouz with dance performances by Farima Berenji and the Farima Dance Company and Persian music by Amir Etemadzadeh and the Amir School of Music. \nNowruz celebrates the first day of spring and the beginning of the year in the Persian calendar. Nowruz has been celebrated by people from diverse ethnic communities and religious backgrounds for thousands of years.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/norouz-celebration-fremont/
LOCATION:Fremont Main Library\, 2400 Stevenson Blvd \, Fremont\, CA\, 94538\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160306T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160306T220000
DTSTAMP:20260426T165743
CREATED:20150304T151724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T020654Z
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SUMMARY:Norouz Celebration: Dinner and Dance Show
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Norouz (Perisan New Year) by enjoying a lavish 5 course dinner and dance show of Persia and the Near East within the beautiful\, old-world interior of the Menara Moroccan Restaurant. Performances by Farima and the Farima Dance Company presenting classical and folk dances of Iran and the Near East. \nSpecial Guest Artists: Hala Dance Company\, Katy Alaniz Rous\, Jill Baker and students\, Raks Al Khalil\, and many other guests. This is a show for the entire family! Get up and enjoy dancing to Persian music with your friends at the close of the performances! \nSpecial priced 5 course dinner with show: $41 per adult (excludes drinks).  Price includes sales tax. \nDoors open 6:00pm.\n6:30-8:30 Dinner and Show\n8:30-10:00 Dancing to DJ Persian music \nReservations required. Call (408) 453-1983 for reservations. No cover charge. Come early for a nice seat.  \nFollow upcoming event details on Facebook.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/norouz-celebration-dinner-and-dance-show/
LOCATION:Menara Moroccan Restaurant\, 41 E. Gish Road\, San Jose\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner and Dance Show,Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160306T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160306T150000
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CREATED:20151027T003948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160226T005412Z
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SUMMARY:Travel & Adventure Show 2
DESCRIPTION:The Farima Dance Company of San Jose performs Persian and Silk Road dance on the Global Beats Stage.  After our performance we invite everyone to learn and participate in a fun dance from the Silk Road.  \nExperience inspirational and informative seminar stages (Travel Channel Theater\, and Destination Theater)\, plus culture and entertainment abound on the Taste of Travel Stage and Global Beats Stage offering dozens of culinary demos and dance performances all weekend long.  Plus\, check out many of the hands-on activities offered at the show. \nWe have a prior performance on Saturday\, March 5\, 12:30-1pm. \nThe 6th annual Bay Area Travel & Adventure Show is where travel lovers come for travel inspiration\, expert information and fun\, cultural interaction. It’s where you’ll discover thousands of authentic travel experiences and speak directly to the travel experts who can get you there\, give you the inside scoop\, and save you money on exclusive travel deals. It’s the only travel show in the Bay Area that showcases hundreds of captivating worldwide destinations from India to the Caribbean to California drive vacations. \nView the schedule on the Global Beats Stage. \nOnline ticket sales… \nFollow Travel and Adventure Show on Facebook.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/travel-adventure-show-2/
LOCATION:Santa Clara Convention Center\, 5001 Great America Pkwy\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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