“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
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 […]
Persian Pop Dance Workshop Learn and practice fun, festive Persian pop dance moves and a choreography for everyone! The class will warm up with Persian and Central Asian dance moves and turns then progress to movements for Persian modern and pop styles. Finally, learn a choreography for a Persian pop dance. Both sessions are required […]
World Dance Fusion’s 5th annual production of The Jewish Nutcracker Join your hosts, Miriam (Hannah Sandu) and her mother for a Hanukkah party. Nosh on global Jewish cuisine. Schmooze with our community. Come experience World Dance Fusion’s fifth year of The Jewish Nutcracker in a new intimate setting. At the end of the party go […]
Simorgh-Farima Dance Company performs at Russian Old New Year Party The Simorgh-Farima Dance Company of Alaska performs at the 6th annual Russian Old New Year Party. What does the Russian Old New Year and a wedding have in common? Join the celebration and find out! You will explore interesting wedding traditions of different cultures, participate […]
Dance of the Soul – Turns, Circles, and Whirling Workshop DANCE OF THE SOUL combines sacred and mystical whirling, movements, Sufi traditions, and healing rituals of ancient Persia, Turkey, and the Altai Mountains. We will learn both personal and spiritual whirling based on Farima's archeological discoveries and research, Sufism and its connection to the ancient […]
Dances Along The Silk Road - January 22, 2016 Celebrating Farima's visit to Mauritius, we are organizing a collaborative show along with her and Baraka Cirq contemporary circus artists. Dances Along the Silk Road traces the journey of a monk from China to Persia, demonstrating the sublime dances of selected regions and eras: from the […]