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SUMMARY:Dance and Rhythm of the Soul
DESCRIPTION:Sema Gathering (Sufi Whirling) and Workshops \nLearn essential sacred rhythms on percussion with Nariman Assadi and Sufi whirling with Farima Berenji in this combined Sufi sacred music and dance workshop for musicians and dancers. Following the workshop participants will drum and dance in a Sema lead by both masters. \nMusic makes it possible to bring our awareness to the present and feel united with ourselves and the universe.  Music is like a journey from the mind to the heart.  Whirling dance originated thousands of years ago with the ancient Persians in the practice of devotion\, healing\, and meditation. Then as today\, music\, poetry\, and movement unite to help connect the body\, mind\, and  soul in harmony and healing. \nFarima will teach the essentials of whirling meditation including preparation\, balance and posture\, controlling dizziness\, self-focus\, breathwork\, and more.  Nariman will illustrate common Sufi drum rhythms for practice with the participants. \nGuidelines and Tips \n\n Dancers please wear comfortable clothing (white or light colored if possible) and wear socks or soft soled shoes. Avoid eating a large meal 1-2 hours prior.\nMusicians should attend ready to practice Sufi rhythms with their own daf or hand drum.\n\nThe workshop and Sema will be held online however we invite participants to join us in the studio with a mask. \nRegister   \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..\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..
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/dance-and-rhythm/
LOCATION:Center for Creative Living\, 1460 Koll Circle\, Suite C\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation Gathering (Sema),Workshop
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SUMMARY:Viva Calle SJ
DESCRIPTION:Viva CalleSJ provides people with the chance to enjoy a day of fun connecting with other residents of San Jose and their city in a whole new way. Viva Calle SJ is an open streets event! Feel free to walk\, bike\, skate or just come play in the streets! \nThe Simorgh Dance Collective performs at noon outside the Mexican Heritage Plaza (MHP)\, on the street\, on Alum Rock Ave.  The area is part of Viva Calle SJ\, where they close many streets in San Jose for vehicles; and encourage people to walk/ bike/ skate…  The performance will include audience interaction. \nViva CalleSJ is a program of the city of San Jose and the San Jose Parks Recreation and Neighborhood Services.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/viva-calle-sj/
LOCATION:Mexican Heritage Plaza\, 1700 Alum Rock\, San Jose\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Dance of the Soul
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Rumi’s Birthday\n“Love is the bridge between you and everything.”\n~ Rumi \nJoin us to celebrate our fellowship in love and spirit with whirling dance (Sema)\, meditation\, live music\, prayers\, and poetry. We will be celebrating the birthday of Jalāl ad-Dīn Mohammad Rūmī  \nOur ceremony will be shared multi-nationally online with live music including Pir Seyed Salman\, Master Farima Berenji\, Dr. Lloyd Miller\, Evan Phillips\, and Homeyra Banejad. \nJoin us for sacred and mystical Sufi poetry (Farsi and English)\, meditation\, whirling with live music\, prayer\, and zikr. \nWe will whirl and journey together to celebrate love\, unity\, and allow the light to enter our soul.  Open your heart! Listen! Turn\, dance\, and move in anyway that makes you feel alive! \n$10 sliding scale donation. Your donation is greatly appreciated. \nOur gathering is not a performance. Come and join our sacred circle. You are welcome to set and feel the healing energy and prepare a poem to share as we journey together to be closer to the light.  \nRegister \nGuidelines and Tips\n\nWe kindly ask for no interruptions during the ceremony.  We will mute all participants during the ceremony then unmute for open participation. \nIf you are whirling from home prepare to wear comfortable clothing\, whirling skirt (optional)\, socks or soft-soled shoes. Avoid eating a large meal 2 hours prior.\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\, 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.. \nSeyed Salman Hosseini\nSeyed Salman Seyed Salman Hosseini possesses a bachelor degree in music ethnology and is an Iranian traditional music researcher\, composer and a master musician of tambour\, setar\, tar\, and rebab.  He directs the traditional Persian music ensemble Cherikeh which has been performing sacred and traditional music for many years.  Seyed has produced many albums including Javdanegni and Tabeh Ghaleh.  He is the music director and composer for films such as Song of God and Gadam Yar.  Seyed has composed and performed more than 40 concerts and TV programs including composing music for national broadcasts of Iran.  He has performed professionally in Iran\, Germany\, Syria\, and the Iraqi Kurdistan region.  Additionally\, he is a Sufi master and has his own school of music and mysticism.   \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… \nHomerya Banejad\nHomerya Banejad and Ensemble Homerya Banejad is an Iranian daf player and vocalist. As a member of the Iranian Musician Union of Iran she has performed in Iran and the US with Sima Bina\, Hamed Nikpay\, Simin Ghanem\, and many more artists!
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