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West Valley College Persian New Year Celebration 2019

West Valley College, Campus Center 14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

Celebrate Persian New Year with dance and musical performance, as well as food. Special guest Masih Alinejad with dance performances by Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective, and live music by Homeyra Banejad and Ensemble. Masih Alinejad Masih Alinejad is an Iranian women's rights activist, journalist, and author. Alinejad launched the “My Stealthy Freedom” […]

Free

Femina

Joe Goode Annex 401 Alabama Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Sangam Arts & Guru Shradha presents Femina In celebration of women... Local master choreographers and artists representing artistic traditions from around the globe will present 75 minutes of glorious music and dance. Featured styles include Cambodian (Charya Burt), Chinese (Haiyan Jackson Dance), Indian (Bharatanatyam – Vidhya Subramanian & Odissi- Guru Shradha), West African (Cheza Nami), […]

$40

Central Asian Dance Workshops

Vision Dance Center 375 Saratoga Ave. Suite B, San Jose, CA, United States

Once monthly dance workshop on Central Asian ethnic dance taught by Nancy Rose Aktas, Farima Berenji, and Dr. Gurbuz Aktas. Cultural styles taught include Uzbek, Tajik, Afgan, and Azeri. Workshop dates are January 13, February 10, and March 10. Both men and women are welcome! Students have an opportunity to perform in a future dance […]

Colors of Persia

Trinity Presbyterian Church 12310 Lorraine St, Anchorage, AK, United States

Roya-e-Ranghin A Dance and Music Journey Through Persia Join the Simorgh Dance Collective for a dazzling concert that celebrates the diverse cultures, music, and dance traditions of Persia. Featuring ethnic dances performed in costume by the Simorgh Dance Collective, and Farima Berenji. Includes pre-show dinner banquet. Doors open at 6:30 PM The Simorgh Dance Collective […]

$35

Cultural & Mystical Tour of Iran

Iran , Iran, Islamic Republic of

Cultural & Mystical Tour of Iran Discover Iran’s beautiful cultural heritage and mysticism of the Silk Road! Led by Farima Berenji, internationally recognized dance scholar and award-winning world dance choreographer and performer. This unique travel experience and opportunity focuses on the history, mysticism, art, music, and dance traditions of Iran and the Silk Road. Guests […]

$850

Sufi Dance Workshop

Shakti Wellness Center 2nd floor, Ghazaliyeh street, Haddad Building, Sioufi sector, Achrafieh, Lebanon

Join Farima Berenji for a four hour workshop in Sufi dance. Venture deep into your heart to meet your sacred self and learn various styles of Sufi whirling practices including breathing techniques and moving meditation. The workshop will be divided into two parts: Part I: Fundamentals, 10 am to 12 pm Breathing, basic techniques, and […]

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Connecting with Sacred and Traditional Dance

Cultural Integration Fellowship 2650 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

A Lecture by Farima Berenji Internationally acclaimed dance artist, choreographer, and scholar Farima Berenji is passionate when she speaks of the role dance has played in her life. At her core, she believes dance rituals invoke healing and harmony. This was the legacy of these dances but over time, people have lost connection to them. […]

Dance of the Soul (Sema Gathering and Workshop)

Yoga Studio, Anatolia Clubhouse 11828 Chrysanthy Blvd, Rancho Cordova, CA, United States

Join Farima for a Sufi Whirling Workshop and Sema Gathering, with live/recorded music, meditation, whirling, Zikr (Sufi Prayer) and Sohbet (Sufi Talk). We will create a sacred, supportive space where we can all release whatever energy no longer serves us, relax and open our heart, body, and mind. We will discover the power and mystery […]

$25

Journey Along the Silk Route

Good Samaritan United Methodist Church 19624 Homestead Road (near Wolfe), Cupertino, CA, United States

Enjoy a dazzling concert that celebrates the diverse cultures, music, and dance traditions of the Silk Road. Featuring ethnic dances of Iran, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Turkey, and more performed by the Simorgh Dance Collective, Eastern Arts, members of the Aylan Dance Group, and live music by Homeyra Banejad and Ensemble. Doors open at 6:30 […]

$30

Sacred Circle Gathering (Cancelled)

New Era Art Studio 1250 Missouri St #311, San Francisco, CA, United States

This event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for another date Led by Farima Berenji and Xiaojie Zheng, this evening session will include an introduction to: Ancient Persian healing movements and rituals Breath work and visualization Basic whirling practices Farima Berenji Farima Berenji is an award-winning, internationally acclaimed performing artist, instructor, dance ethnologist, choreographer, […]

$15 – $25

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