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SUMMARY:Yalda: A Night of Light
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Yalda\, the Persian celebration of light for the Winter Solstice. This ancient tradition brings together a vibrant tapestry of cultures\, from Iran to Afghanistan\, Turkey\, Uzbekistan\, Tajikistan\, Turkmenistan\, Azerbaijan\, Armenia\, and beyond. This gathering honors the traditions of the Persian diaspora with poetry readings of Rumi and Hafiz\, storytelling\, classical Iranian music by Nariman Percussion Ensemble\, and dancing by the renowned Dr. Farima Berenji. Come together to celebrate the changing seasons and the return of light after the longest day of the year. \nTickets
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/yalda-a-night-of-light/
LOCATION:International House\, UC Davis\, 10 College Park\, Davis\, CA\, 95616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:A Gathering of Light for Yalda
DESCRIPTION:Diaspora Arts Connection proudly presents “A Gathering of Light for Yalda” on Saturday\, December 7\, 2024 at 8:00 PM at Leon Events Hall in San Francisco. Join us for a night of unity through music\, dance\, and poetry in honor of Shabe Yalda (Winter Solstice) as we envision peace and unity on earth\, bringing light into the darkest nights of the year on Winter Solstice. The event will feature spiritual and folkloric music and dances by these amazing musicians and dancers: \n\nRoxana Sarrafi: Vocals\nNaghme Sarang: Kamancheh\nAydin Shaterian: Azeri Tar\nFarima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective: Dance\nNariman Assadi: Percussion\n\nDoors open at 7:00 PM\, Show at 8:00 PM \nTickets \nDiaspora Arts Connection\nDiaspora Arts Connection is a nonprofit organization dedicated to introduction and promotion of immigrant and diaspora artists in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/yalda-gathering/
LOCATION:Leon Event Hall\, 5051 Mission St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Winter Artisan Market
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy holiday craft shopping\, treats\, and Persian dance performances by Dr. Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/winter-artisan-market/
LOCATION:Campbell Community Center\, 1 W. Campbell Ave\, Campbell\, CA\, 95008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Performance
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SUMMARY:Tanweer Sacred Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Tanweer Sacred Music Festival brings artists from around the world who understand our message\, and the need to revive and restore our ancient wisdom through sacred songs and traditional music – music that will help us remember our past and revive our traditions. Tanweer means enlightenment – a meeting of minds and hearts. This is Tanweer. \nFarima Berenji will be performing and teaching at the Tanweer Festival. Visit https://www.tanweerfestival.com/ for details and registration.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/tanweer-sacred-music-festival/
LOCATION:Milehah\,  Sharjah\, Mleiha - Shariah\, Mleiha\, Shariah\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Performance,Retreat,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Wandering with the Wind
DESCRIPTION:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/6d4ef630-b407-4e2e-abe7-5510d1f7e525.mp4\n\nFarima 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 a culture and civilization that spans thousands of years\, where happiness and hope form the cornerstone of its people’s lives. With Nima Safaee\, Adam Hatefi\, Sima Khatami\, Masoud Masoomi\, Sepideh Niknam\, and others. \nTickets \n\nFarima Berenji\nFarima Berenji Farima 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..\n\nSadegh Hatefi\nSadegh Hatefi Sadegh Hatefi is a director\, screenwriter\, author\, and award-winning actor\, known for Ghodrat (2007)\, Simorgh (1987) and Battle of Oil Tankers (1994).  He has been director of the films and theatrical productions Story of Rumi and Shams\, Simorgh\, and Muhammad: The Messenger of God.\n\nSimorgh Dance Collective\nSimorgh Dance Collective The Simorgh Dance Collective is a world community of artists devoted to cross-cultural dialogue and artistic collaboration through traditional\, classical\, and sacred dance styles of the Silk Road. The Collective currently has member companies and artist affiliations in Alaska\, British Columbia\, Turkey\, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Read more..
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/wandering-with-the-wind-fresno/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Fresno\, 2672 E. Alluvial Ave\, Fresno\, 93720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Sufi Dance
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for dinner and a mesmerizing evening of Sufi Dance by the talented artist Dr. Farima Berenji. \nImmerse yourself in the mystical world of Sufism through graceful movements and enchanting music. This in-person event promises to be a soulful experience like no other. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to witness the beauty of Sufi dance firsthand in this first ever FFEC fundraiser. \nTickets \nAbout FFEC\nThe mission of the Foundation for Equal Citizenship (FFEC) is to empower low income marginalized communities globally. We focus on women and children because they have the power to change the future of a community. FFEC USA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that qualifies for Corporate Matching programs. Read more… \n\nFarima Berenji\nDr. Farima Berenji Dr. Farima 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..
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/ffec-sufi-dance/
LOCATION:Los Altos Community Center\, 97 Hillview Avenue\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner and Dance Show,Fundraiser,Performance
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SUMMARY:Mosaic Festival Silicon Valley 2024
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate our mosaic of American cultures at the fourth annual Mosaic Festival in Silicon Valley. This “destination” event is actually a journey that welcomes each of us to honor our unique history while also co-creating a vision of our shared future of belonging\, healing\, and harmony. The Mosaic Festival is a time when we ALL come together to create the multicultural American village\, a vision of a society where everybody belongs! \nMosaic Festival includes… \n\nCultural Performances\nWorkshops\nVisual Art\nHealing Graden\nFood Trucks and Vendors\n\nThe Simorgh Dance Collective will be performing at 2pm\, 3pm\, and 3:45pm at the main stage.  \nWe encourage you to come as you are. This free event is for ALL\, no prerequisites: We are committed to intentionally creating a space for empathy and compassion where everyone is welcome. \nTell your neighbors\, coworkers\, friends\, and family! Thank you for spreading the word – See you in October. \nArtists\, Workshops\, and Performances \nRegister online \nPresented by Mosaic America in partnership with History San José. \nWe acknowledge this event will be held on Thámien Ohlone Tribal ethnohistoric territory\, which is based upon the 18 unratified federal treaties of 1851-1852\, includes the unceded ancestral lands of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/mosaic-festival-2024/
LOCATION:San Jose History Park\, 635 Phelan Ave\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Sacred Journey of the Soul
DESCRIPTION:Sacred Journey of the Soul with Sufi Master\, Dr. Farima Berenji\n \nEmbark on a transformative journey into the heart of ancient wisdom and rituals at our Sufi and ancient Persian mystic healing retreat\, where spirituality meets music\, dance\, and art in perfect harmony. Immerse yourself in the teachings of Iranic Sufism and mystical tradition while also indulging in soulful music\, dance\, and whirling lessons that will uplift your spirit and touch your heart. Nestled in the serene surroundings of rural southern Vermont\, this retreat offers a sanctuary for seekers of spiritual depth and cultural enrichment. \nDon’t miss a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of ancient wisdom of Mithraism\, Yarsanisim and Iranian Sufi traditions (Qaderi and Qalandar) and enhance your musical skills in a serene and supportive environment. Enjoy a enriching journey of self-discovery and artistic expression and launch on a path of enlightenment through music and Sufi wisdom. Each day is filled with 7 hours of ancient Iranic whirling\, ritual dances\, healing practices\, daf lessons\, tanbur theory lessons\, chanting of the heart\, ancient Persian yoga and meditative practices\, poetry\, metaphysical practices\, art therapy\, and much more.  \nWithin the Sacred Circle\, we unite hearts and delve into the roots of Sufism and mysticism. Discover the sacred arts of poetry\, music\, and maqams\, engage in devotional dances\, partake in healing rituals\, and experience the mystical tradition of whirling. Our journey encompasses the rich tapestry of Iranian/Persian mysticism and Sufism\, including Greater Khorasan\, Yarsan\, Qaderi\, Mitratic\, and Zoroastrian rituals\, as well as Central Asian and Turkish Sufi practices. \nThe retreat will include: \n\nPersian mystical and devotional dance and rituals\nStudy of mystical Persian poetry (Farsi and English) and the power of poetry in movement prayers.\nTurns\, circles\, spirals: Ancient mystical and Sufi whirling practices.\nExploring Sufi and mystical music lessons and music therapy (daf\, drum circles\, and tanbur).\n\nDaf (Iranian frame drum) and various Sufi and Central Asian music lessons with Alby Rene\nTanbur theory by Dr. Farima Berenji and Sara Kazemi.\n\nPrayers\, Zikr\, ancient Iranian medicine movement\n\nSunrise and Sunset Yarsani Zikr and Mitratric rituals\, meditation\, visualization\, and Farima’s unique breathing technique.\nAncient Huma and barsom sacred ceremonies\nJam Gathering (Mystic Yarsani Sacred Sama Gathering)\nNature Immersion: Nature awareness\, healing rituals\, and observation.\n\nSacred Steps: Integration healing walks and silent meditation\nChanting\, sacred circles\, and zikr\n\nSpace is limited\, ensuring an intimate and deeply personal experience. Join us as we Release\, Receive\, and Awaken the Soul on this sacred pilgrimage of the spirit. \nSchedule\nPlease plan to arrive before 4:00 pm\, September 13th. On this day we will begin our opening ceremony ritual at 4:00 pm and continue teaching/dancing until 9 pm with breaks and dinner in between sessions. \n\nDaily Schedule\n\n\nTime\nEvent\n\n\n8:30 – 10:00am\nBreakfast\n\n\n10:30am – 1:00pm\nMorning Ritual and Teaching Session\n\n\n1:00 – 3:00pm\nLunch and Free Time\n\n\n3:00 – 5:00pm\nTeaching Session\n\n\n5:00 – 7:00pm\nDinner and Free Time\n\n\n7:30 – 9:30/10:00pm\nEvening mystical and sama gathering: sacred circles\, music\, drumming\, dancing\, whirling\, singing\, poetry\, zikr/prayer sharing circle\, and sohbet (spiritual discussion/lecture).\n\n\n\nFor detailed schedule please email us at info@farimadance.com. A full detailed schedule and guidelines will also be emailed to you when registered. \nRegistration and Payment\n$1000 early bird payment until July 15\, $1250 thereafter. \nTo hold your space pay a $250 non-refundable deposit to register. Balance is due by July 15th for early bird. \nRetreat includes 7 day immersion (6+ hours a day teaching and evening events) and 3 delicious healthy meals by our amazing Persian/Lebanese chef! Available all day are water/juice\, tea\, and snacks. Accommodations are shared lodging in beautiful rooms surrounded in nature. Bedding/sheets are available for $30 or bring your own. \nWe will not provide to or from-airport transport. However\, we can pick you up at a designated meeting area. Please email us for more info. \nRegister \nYou can also pay by Zelle\, Paypal\, or mail a check. Contact us for details or commuter pricing for those who live locally. \nRetreat Guidelines and Rules\n\nAll programs begins promptly at start time. Please be respectful of time and arrive on time.\nWe kindly ask for no talking on the teaching or whirling space and to keep the areas sacred and quiet at all times. Respect yourself as well as those around you.\nFor this retreat please wear proper and respectful clothing\, whirling skirt (optional)\, socks or soft-soled shoes. White or light colored clothing is preferred for evening gathering. Please also make sure to bring some warm clothing.\nAbsolutely no recreational drugs or smoking is allowed for this retreat. Using any illegal substance will be severely enforced. Organizers have the right to block entry to any participants who do not respect these rules.\nNo video is allowed during teaching hours. Anyone wanting to take pictures or videos must ask Farima for permission.\nPlease keep the retreat and teaching space clean. Clean after yourself and help others to keep the area clean.\nWe cannot accommodate every individual special food or diet needs. If you have a special diet or do not like the food\, please bring your own food. A kitchen is available in the common area for your use.\nPlease understand we cannot control weather\, mother nature\, or emergency situations. We ask that you come to the retreat with an open heart\, be willing to accept unexpected changes\, and continue to bring joy! Everyone is part of the sacred circle… Everyone is Love.\n\n \nAbout the Venue: Potash Hill Retreat Center\nPotash Hill is located in the southern Vermont town of Marlboro\, between Brattleboro and Wilmington\, off Route 9. It is a lovely 560-acre property with early 19th century farm houses\, arts and academic buildings\, expansive views\, fields\, private roads\, and undeveloped forests with extensive hiking trails. Hartford’s Bradley Airport is about 90 minutes away\, and Boston’s Logan Airport is 2.5 hours by car. There is also daily train service to Brattleboro from east coast cities. \nThis expansive rural property is spread out primarily over a beautiful\, rocky hilltop in the southern part of Marlboro\, extending over the border to Halifax\, Vermont\, to the south. The total combined property consists of 59 buildings with approximately 150\,000 square feet. Much of the land is forested\, with smaller portions cleared for the central campus\, roads\, parking areas\, fields\, and off-campus houses. The campus buildings range from original farm structures to the recently completed Jerome and Celia Bertin Reich building. The Reich building opened in June 2021 and contains three spacious music rehearsal studios\, the Maxine and Stuart Frankel Foundation Library—a library for Marlboro’s extensive collection of some 8\,500 chamber music scores—administrative offices\, and social spaces. \nThe rest of the campus is primarily undeveloped forests. We are committed to preserving this land\, which is home to wildlife and contains hiking and cross-country ski trails that are popular with our community and town residents.\nRead more… \nAbout Farima Berenji\nFarima Berenji \nFarima Berenji is a distinguished scholar with an MA in Anthropology\, Archaeology\, and an additional MA in Iranian Ethnochoreology\, both earned at Cal State Hayward. Her academic journey is marked by the achievement of an M.Msc. and a PhD in Metaphysics specializing in Iranian mysticism and rituals. She is also an integrated healing practitioner and an initiated master in the Iranian Sufi and mystic order. She brings a unique blend of academic rigor and spiritual depth to her work\, performances\, and teachings. As an award-winning and internationally acclaimed performing artist and choreographer\, Farima has been recognized as one of the foremost global scholars in ancient and mystical Iranian ethnochoreology. Notably\, she is honored as the first Iranian woman to direct a Persian dance company\, showcasing performances for notable figures such as President Obama\, President Biden\, the EU\, the UN\, and other international dignitaries. \nFarima is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Simorgh Dance Collective as well as the Assistant Director and Program Coordinator of Eastern Arts. Additionally\, she is the founder of Dance of the Soul™ and serves as an Advisory Council Member of Mosaic America\, as a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, and as a member of the National Folk Organization. Distinctively\, Farima Berenji is recognized as the first Iranian-American woman TEDx lecturer and performer in the field of performance art and spirituality. As an artist\, scholar\, and spiritual guide\, Farima’s contributions span the globe\, encompassing research\, lectures\, performances\, and education. Her mission is to inspire the cultivation of dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through the transformative power of dance\, movement\, and music. Read more…
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/sacred-journey-of-the-soul/
LOCATION:Potash Hill Retreat Center\, 2582 South Rd.\, Marlboro\, VT\, 05344\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Silk Road Dance and Music
DESCRIPTION:Farima Berenji and Nariman Assadi perform music and dances of the Silk Road. \nSave the date…More details coming. \nFarima Berenji\nFarima Berenji Farima 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 of Persia and Central Asia. She is honored to be the first Iranian woman to direct a Persian dance company to perform during receptions for President Obama and President Biden. Farima is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, founder of Dance of the Soul\, she is the advisory council member of Mosaic America\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, Eastern Arts\, National Folk Organization\, and the first Iranian-American woman TEDx lecturer and performer in the field of dance. Recognized as one of the few world scholarly experts of ancient and mystical dance ethnology\, she travels worldwide to record\, research\, lecture\, perform\, educate\, and to inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance and movement. Read more.. \n\nNariman Assadi\nNariman Assadi Nariman Assadi was born in Hamedan\, Iran on January 1\, 1992. Raised in Tehran\, he always felt drawn to percussion instruments. At the age of thirteen\, he began studying tombak under Master Amir Mogharab Samadi. From 2008 to 2013\, Nariman performed at Vahdat Hall as a soloist and with the Persian Percussion Ensemble at Pars Academy\, the premier music academy for children. After mastering tombak\, he then began learning Daf under the great Master Bijan Kamkar. With a strong understanding of the daf and tombak\, Nariman started learning barbat (Oud) under Master Mohammad Firouzi. \nIn 2015\, Nariman immigrated to the United States. He immediately began his professional music career by performing and attending festivals. In 2017\, he started learning percussion performance and world music with Professor Daniel Kennedy at Sacramento State University. Along with being a member of various ensembles\, Nariman teaches daf\, tombak\, other percussions\, and music for children in Davis\, Sacramento\, and the Bay Area. He also offers music classes and workshops online. Read more..\nSimorgh Dance Collective\nSimorgh Dance Collective  The Simorgh Dance Collective is a world community of artists devoted to cross-cultural dialogue and artistic collaboration through traditional\, classical\, and sacred dance styles of the Silk Road. The Collective currently has member companies and artist affiliations in Alaska\, British Columbia\, Turkey\, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Read more..
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/silk-road-dance/
LOCATION:California State University\, Sacramento\, 6000 J Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Wandering with the Wind
DESCRIPTION: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 a culture and civilization that spans thousands of years\, where happiness and hope form the cornerstone of its people’s lives. With Nima Safaee\, Adam Hatefi\, Borzooieh Shad\, Masoud Masoomi\, Sima Khatami\, and others. \nPresented by Up 4 Success in celebration of its 10th anniversary. \nTickets \n\nFarima Berenji\nFarima Berenji Farima 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..\n\nSadegh Hatefi\nSadegh Hatefi Sadegh Hatefi is a director\, screenwriter\, author\, and award-winning actor\, known for Ghodrat (2007)\, Simorgh (1987) and Battle of Oil Tankers (1994).  He has been director of the films and theatrical productions Story of Rumi and Shams\, Simorgh\, and Muhammad: The Messenger of God.\n\nSimorgh Dance Collective\nSimorgh Dance Collective The Simorgh Dance Collective is a world community of artists devoted to cross-cultural dialogue and artistic collaboration through traditional\, classical\, and sacred dance styles of the Silk Road. The Collective currently has member companies and artist affiliations in Alaska\, British Columbia\, Turkey\, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Read more..
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/wandering-with-the-wind/
LOCATION:California Zoroastrian Center\, 8952 Hazard Ave\, Westminster\, CA\, 92683\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Mosaic Cultural Event
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! Mosaic America presents a mosaic of cultural dance and music honoring local multicultural traditions featuring the Simorgh Dance Collective and other local artists. Mosaic America is a renowned women-led organization known for its unique approach to advancing equity\, inclusion\, and belonging through intercultural arts and dialogue.  \nMore details coming…
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/mosaic-cultural-event/
LOCATION:San Jose\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240811
DTSTAMP:20260424T165443
CREATED:20240730T014427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T020205Z
UID:32459-1723248000-1723334399@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:An Evening on the Silk Road
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMore details coming… \nFarima Berenji\nFarima Berenji Farima Berenji is an Iranian-born scholar and an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, choreographer\, instructor\, lecturer\, dance ethnologist\, Sufi master\, 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. In 2018\, Farima became the first American-Iranian woman honored to be a TEDx dance speaker and performer. Farima is a member of the International Dance Council (CID – UNESCO)\, UNESCO\, and the National Folk Organization (NFO). Read more.. \nDr. Lloyd Miller\nDr. Lloyd Miller Dr. Lloyd Miller received his PhD in Persian Language and Literature from the University of Utah after spending seven years living in Iran where he had a weekly prime time television program titled “Kurosh Ali Khan va dastan”. His program featured musicians and other artists from around the world. Lloyd was urged to leave Iran during the revolution in the late 70s\, though he had never planned to leave. An expert in world music including American jazz\, Lloyd has made numerous recordings. The most popular being “Oriental Jazz” first released in 1968 and recently re-released by Vinyl Me Please selling thousands of copies worldwide. A film about Lloyd’s extraordinary life\, including 6 years in Europe as a jazzman and university student where he played with some of the most well-known musicians of the time\, is soon to be released. Titled “” the film will be screened in Finland October 25 at the World Music Expo. It was in Paris that Lloyd met Dr. Daryush Safvat who became his lifelong mentor and who taught Lloyd the importance and significance of Persian classical music. Founder of Eastern Arts\, with the blessing of Dr. Safvat\, Lloyd has taught music\, philosophy\, history\, dance and culture to thousands of students at various universities for over 40 years.  Read more…
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/silk-road-evening/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T165443
CREATED:20240620T170047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T203325Z
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SUMMARY:Persian Folk Dances of the Silk Road
DESCRIPTION:Fun for ALL ages! Watch and participate in folk dances of Persia with Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/pfd-fairfield/
LOCATION:Fairfield Library\, 1150 Kentucky St\,\, Fairfield\, CA\, 94533\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240714T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240714T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T165443
CREATED:20240519T164013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T201815Z
UID:32179-1720954800-1720962000@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Sacred and Mystical Persian Dance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sacred and Mystical Persian Dance Workshop with world renowned dance choreographer\, ethnologist\, and Sufi master Dr. Farima Berenji.  \nAn introductory sacred dance and whirling workshop based on Farima’s Dance of the Soul project and research. The workshop will include various spotted and non-spotted turns\, spirals and circles based on Sufi whirling traditions\, sacred geometry\, and sacred elements\, as well as featuring beautiful and dazzling spins from Iran and Central Asia. \nFarima’s signature project Dance of the Soul combines Persian and Near Eastern sacred and mystical dances\, history\, poetry\, and the Sufi and healing rituals of the Persian\, Turkic\, and Altai Mountains. Having over 20 years of research in the field of performing arts and Persian Dance\, internationally acclaimed and award winning performing artist and dance ethnologist Dr. Farima Berenji has researched and documented various Persian and Central Asian nomadic cultures\, rituals and sacred elements. In collaboration with scholars and Sufi masters of Iran and Turkey\, Farima includes new archeological discoveries and research upon Sufism and its connection to the ancient Sun Goddess and Zoroastrianism\, the human body\, and its symbolic meaning in the Universe along the pathway to the soul. Discover the power of dance as a gateway for self-growth and spiritual transformation through movement\, music\, love\, and stillness. \nRegister
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/sacred-sd24/
LOCATION:Studio M\, 2805 Maple St.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T165443
CREATED:20240628T200408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T203036Z
UID:32420-1720895400-1720904400@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Flamenco Fusion and Middle Eastern Dance Show
DESCRIPTION:Erika\, Lucia\, and Kambiz (left) and Farima (right) \nAppearing with other featured artists such as Lucia\, Erika\, and Kambiz\, Farima performs Flamenco Sufi Fusion in this Flamenco and Middle Eastern themed dance show.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/cafe-sevilla/
LOCATION:Cafe Sevilla\, 353 Fifth Ave\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner and Dance Show,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T165443
CREATED:20240519T163708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T235059Z
UID:32173-1720874700-1720879200@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Azerbaijani Dance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Azerbaijani Dance Workshop with world renowned dance choreographer\, ethnologist\, and Sufi master Dr. Farima Berenji. Learn Kafkaz and Azeri folkloric dance choreography and technique including fast footwork. Farima has studied and performed this dance style since she was a child.  \nRegister
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/azeri-sd24/
LOCATION:La Vie Dance Studios\, 1255 W. Morena Blvd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T165443
CREATED:20240519T162913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T194802Z
UID:32168-1720868400-1720873800@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Persian Classical Dance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Persian Classical Dance Workshop with world renowned dance choreographer\, ethnologist\, and Sufi master Dr. Farima Berenji.  \nExperience one of the world’s most enchanting dances. Persian dance is inspired by medieval Persian poetry\, miniature artwork\, sacred elements\, animals\, and geometry. Persian dance comes from an ancient culture of 8000 years and its movements often reflect the swirling of a birds\, beautiful gesture and feelings\, footwork patterns\, and dazzling spins. Many great Persian poets extolled dance in their poems and used it as a symbol of the power of life and represented dance as a spiritual instrument to become one with the Divine. \nPersian classical dance is delicate\, intricate\, subtle\, and full of meaning. Delicate hand movements\, gentle upper body undulations\, and facial expressions are the essential elements of this dance. The dance emphasizes feeling\, rather than movement. The dancer tells a story\, by displaying a variety of expressions. \nRegister
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/persian-classical-sd24/
LOCATION:La Vie Dance Studios\, 1255 W. Morena Blvd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240712T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240712T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T165443
CREATED:20240404T060024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T212946Z
UID:31823-1720807200-1720818000@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Global Unity in Dance
DESCRIPTION:A vibrant dinner and dance showcase of diversity and unity featuring the Simorgh Dance Collective and other artists. Dinner show price including appetizers\, entree\, soda or tea is $45 in advance or $50 at the door.  \nTickets
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/global-unity-in-dance/
LOCATION:Sufi Mediterranean Cuisine\, 5915 Balboa Ave\, San Diego\, CA\, 92111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner and Dance Show,Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T165443
CREATED:20240612T031839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T033701Z
UID:32359-1718910000-1718913600@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:3rd Thursday Performance
DESCRIPTION:Mosaic America presents Ensamble Folclórico Colibrí\, Xpressions Dance\, and the Simorgh Dance Collective on outdoor stage featuring a mosaic of rhythms and melodies and honoring local multicultural traditions\, just in time to celebrate the summer solstice. Mosaic America is a renowned women-led organization known for its unique approach to advancing equity\, inclusion\, and belonging through intercultural arts and dialogue.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/3rdthurs/
LOCATION:California Ave & Ash St.\, California Ave and Ash St.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240527T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240527T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T165443
CREATED:20240404T054241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T235748Z
UID:31811-1716834600-1716841800@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Wandering with the Wind
DESCRIPTION: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 a culture and civilization that spans thousands of years\, where happiness and hope form the cornerstone of its people’s lives. With Nima Safaee\, Adam Hatefi\, Borzooieh Shad\, Masoud Masoomi\, Sima Khatami\, and Salar. \nTickets \n\nFarima Berenji\nFarima Berenji Farima 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..\n\nSadegh Hatefi\nSadegh Hatefi Sadegh Hatefi is a director\, screenwriter\, author\, and award-winning actor\, known for Ghodrat (2007)\, Simorgh (1987) and Battle of Oil Tankers (1994).  He has been director of the films and theatrical productions Story of Rumi and Shams\, Simorgh\, and Muhammad: The Messenger of God.\n\nSimorgh Dance Collective\nSimorgh Dance Collective The Simorgh Dance Collective is a world community of artists devoted to cross-cultural dialogue and artistic collaboration through traditional\, classical\, and sacred dance styles of the Silk Road. The Collective currently has member companies and artist affiliations in Alaska\, British Columbia\, Turkey\, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Read more..
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/wandering-wind/
LOCATION:Guild Theater\, 2828 35th Street\, Sacramento\, 95817
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240510T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240510T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T165443
CREATED:20240428T232317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T233740Z
UID:32001-1715360400-1715369400@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Azerbaijan Flag Raising Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to celebrate Azerbaijan Independence Day with a flag raising ceremony and concert program at the San Jose City Hall\, San Jose!  Join us for an afternoon of festivities honoring Azerbaijan’s independence. \n\nFree admission\nFree parking\n\nThe celebrations are kicked off with a flag raising ceremony\, followed by a concert program featuring Azerbaijani music and dance performances by Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective. As a special highlight\, the Azerbaijan flag will be illuminated with LED lights on the San Jose City Hall building for one week following the event! \nThis is a great opportunity to learn more about Azerbaijani culture and celebrate with the local Azerbaijani community. We hope to see you there! \nOn the occasion of Azerbaijan’s Independence Day\, the first time the State Flag of Azerbaijan was raised at the City Hall of a California city was on Oct. 17\, 2014 at the City Hall of San Jose\, CA. The May 10 flag raising event is the 10th anniversary.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/azeri-flag-raising-sj/
LOCATION:San Jose City Hall\, 200 E. Santa Clara Street\, San Jose\, CA\, 95113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240428T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T165443
CREATED:20240417T021329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T175420Z
UID:31918-1714320000-1714334400@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Awakening Peace Through Dance and Music
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSuggested sliding scale donation: $5-25. \nPostponed\n \nRegister to obtain Zoom online conferencing link. \n\nFarima Berenji\nFarima Berenji Dr. Farima 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 of Persia and Central Asia. She is honored to be the first Iranian woman to direct a Persian dance company to perform during receptions for President Obama and President Biden. Farima is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, Assistant Director and Program Coordinator of Eastern Arts\, founder of Dance of the Soul™\, advisory council member of Mosaic America\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, National Folk Organization\, and the first Iranian-American woman TEDx lecturer and performer in the field of dance. Recognized as one of the few world scholarly experts of ancient and mystical dance ethnology\, she travels worldwide to record\, research\, lecture\, perform\, educate\, and to inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance and movement. Read more..
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/awakening-peace/
LOCATION:Cope-a-Cabana\, 433 S. Henry Ave.\, San Jose\, CA\, 95117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Meditation Gathering (Sema),Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240511
DTSTAMP:20260424T165443
CREATED:20240404T055342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T200155Z
UID:31821-1713571200-1715385599@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Workshops and Sema Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Workshops and Sema gathering with Farima in Kurdistan\, Iran. More details coming…
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/workshops-sema-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Meditation Gathering (Sema),Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T165443
CREATED:20240306T040932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T172204Z
UID:31513-1712862000-1712869200@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Spring Around the World
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, or share a flier. \n\nFarima Berenji\nFarima Berenji Farima 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 of Persia and Central Asia. She is honored to be the first Iranian woman to direct a Persian dance company to perform during receptions for President Obama and President Biden. Farima is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, Assistant Director and Program Director of Eastern Arts\, founder of Dance of the SoulTM\, advisory council member of Mosaic America\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, National Folk Organization\, and the first Iranian-American woman TEDx lecturer and performer in the field of dance. Recognized as one of the few world scholarly experts of ancient and mystical dance ethnology\, she travels worldwide to record\, research\, lecture\, perform\, educate\, and to inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance and movement. Read more..\n\nSimorgh Dance Collective\nSimorgh Dance Collective The Simorgh Dance Collective is a world community of artists devoted to cross-cultural dialogue and artistic collaboration through traditional\, classical\, and sacred dance styles of the Silk Road. The Collective currently has member companies and artist affiliations in Alaska\, British Columbia\, Turkey\, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Read more..
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/spring-concert-utah/
LOCATION:Leona Wagner Black Box Theater\, 138 West 300 South\, Salt Lake City\, UT\, 84101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240330T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240330T223000
DTSTAMP:20260424T165443
CREATED:20240226T212503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T212730Z
UID:31377-1711827000-1711837800@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Sema and Sufi Sacred Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a mystical night full of Sufi whirling and poetry! Everyone will get a chance to join an optional Sufi workshop facilitated by Farima Berenji. Persian food will be served as well. Space limited. RSVP required
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/upenn-sema-gathering/
LOCATION:William Pitt Union Assembly Room\, 123 University Place\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation Gathering (Sema)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240327T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240327T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T165443
CREATED:20240226T213128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T175430Z
UID:31383-1711548000-1711555200@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Gilead Spring Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Gilead Sciences welcomes the Simorgh Dance Collective for a Nowruz presentation and performance in this company event.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/gilead-spring-celebration/
LOCATION:Gilead Sciences\, 333 Lakeside Dr.\, Foster City\, 94404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240322T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240322T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T165443
CREATED:20240304T213538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T222204Z
UID:31490-1711130400-1711135800@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Nowruz Persian New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the Persian New Year (Nowruz) celebration and reception at the Benicia Public Library with sweets\, music\, poetry\, dance performances\, and more! Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective will be performing. All ages welcome!
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/nowruz-benica/
LOCATION:Benicia Public Library\, 150 East L Street\, Benicia\, CA\, 94510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240317T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T165443
CREATED:20240208T195954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T032117Z
UID:30814-1710586800-1710705600@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Roya Foundation Nowruz Bazaar 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Roya Foundation Nowruz Bazaar includes a taste of Nowruz food\, culture\, pastries\, cookies and includes sales of Haft-seen items.  Come to watch performances by the Simorgh Dance Collective. \nRoya Foundation\nProviding Humanitarian\, Educational Assistance\, Health Care\, and Medical Aid Globally\nThe Roya Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides humanitarian\, educational assistance\, and medical aid to disadvantaged children. Provide aid in the expansion of schools\, orphanages\, and hospitals towards the betterment of the lives of children globally. Their mission is to help provide the children with a well-equipped\, safe\, and nurturing educational environment enabling them to thrive as healthy and productive adults.  Read more…
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/nowruz-bazaar-24/
LOCATION:San Ramon Community Center\, 12501 Alcosta Blvd\, San Ramon\, CA\, 94583\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner and Dance Show,Fundraiser,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T165443
CREATED:20240305T003415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T183242Z
UID:31498-1710360000-1710363600@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Norouz Online Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening celebrating Norouz\, the coming of Spring! \nNorouz 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 is declared\, exchange gifts and eat a feast of traditional food.  It’s a time to celebrate ancestry and family.  Norouz has been celebrated by people from diverse ethnic communities and religious backgrounds for thousands of years. \nPresented by the Simorgh Dance Collective and Eastern Arts\, activities for our online gathering will include: \n\nTraditional performances of sacred\, classical\, and folkloric dances of the Silk Road\nLive traditional Persian music\nStory telling and lectures of Norouz and rituals across the Silk Road\nPoetry reading\n\nAll are welcome!  Please register in advance to obtain a link to the online presentation. \nRegister  \nPlease consider making a donation at http://donate.farimadance.com to support our artists below \nSimorgh Dance Collective\nSimorgh Dance Collective The Simorgh Dance Collective is a world community of artists devoted to cross-cultural dialogue and artistic collaboration through traditional\, classical\, and sacred dance styles of the Silk Road. The Collective currently has member companies and artist affiliations in Alaska\, British Columbia\, Turkey\, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Read more..\nEastern Arts\nEastern Arts Based in Salt Lake City\, Utah\, Eastern Arts is a non-profit organization of dancers\, artists\, musicians\, and scholars who present the folkways and traditions of many lands and peoples.  Eastern Arts originated in 1960 and has been active internationally presenting dance and music of lands from Asia to North Africa\, from India to the Balkans in concerts\, workshops\, publications\, audio and video productions.\nFarima Berenji\nFarima Berenji  Farima 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 of Persia and Central Asia. She is honored to be the first Iranian woman to direct a Persian dance company to perform during receptions for President Obama and President Biden. Farima is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, Assistant Director and Program Director of Eastern Arts\, founder of Dance of the SoulTM\, advisory council member of Mosaic America\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, National Folk Organization\, and the first Iranian-American woman TEDx lecturer and performer in the field of dance. Recognized as one of the few world scholarly experts of ancient and mystical dance ethnology\, she travels worldwide to record\, research\, lecture\, perform\, educate\, and to inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance and movement. Read more..
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/norouz2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Online,Party,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240310T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240310T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T165443
CREATED:20240208T195443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T195443Z
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SUMMARY:Nowruz Artisan Fair
DESCRIPTION:Persian new year\, Nowruz\, is upon us. Come immerse yourself in an event that brings you exceptional\, unique Persian handcrafts and arts arts\, music\, jewelry\, eatable treasures\, fun for the family\, and so much more. Bring everyone and stroll through while supporting over 30 unique local artisans\, take family photos\, and make crafts. \nCome visit with Farima and the Simorgh Dance Collective as they offer their Silk Road Bazaar with new or used Persian and Silk Road ethnic costumes\, jewelry\, and accessories. Browse or buy from our collection and help support the Simorgh Dance Collective. \n♥️A Portion of the proceeds will be donated to International Rescue Committee in their efforts to assist displaced local families.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/nowruz-artisan-fair/
LOCATION:Campbell Community Center\, 1 W. Campbell Ave\, Campbell\, CA\, 95008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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