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SUMMARY:Dance of the Soul: An Introduction to Sufi Whirling
DESCRIPTION:Discover the power and mystery of whirling as a gateway for self-growth and spiritual enlightenment through movement\, music\, and meditation. Inspired by nature\, ancient Iranic rituals\, science\, and the beautiful spiritual traditions of Sufism\, join Farima to learn the essentials of whirling meditation including preparation\, balance and posture\, controlling dizziness\, self-focus\, breathwork\, and more. \nWhirling in the practice of devotion\, healing\, and meditation originated thousands of years ago with the ancient Persians using it as way of connecting the body and soul. Today\, Sufis use it as a powerful meditation ritual with music\, poetry\, and movement. Based on this centuries-old Sufi ritual\, whirling can unite mind\, heart\, and body.  \nOnline\, hosted by East West Books of Mountain View\, CA.   \nPrice is $20. \nRegister \nIn advance:\n\nPlease wear comfortable clothing and plan to wear socks or soft soled shoes.\nAvoid eating a large meal 1-2 hours prior.\n\nNo experience necessary to begin participating. With help anyone can learn and master whirling techniques while respecting one’s own limitations.
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/dance-of-the-soul-workshop-mar22/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Ancient Wisdoms: Mithraism\, Zoroastrianism\, and our Cultural Roots
DESCRIPTION:Mithrasim\, Zoroastrianism\, and our cultural roots\nThe roots of mystical thinking were found in ancient Iran. The philosophy of Iranian mysticism by nature fosters adoption of other cultures. It is not based on a single source but is based on many\, and that philosophy traveled to emerge among many civilizations. \n   \nMany of today’s modern holidays\, festivals\, religious traditions\, dance\, and even children’s fairy tales or Hollywood movies have been based upon the myths and beliefs of the ancient Persian religions of Mithraism and Zoroastrianism. This lecture by Farima reveals some of the mysteries of these religions and how they shaped our modern culture\, beliefs\, and traditions. \nRegister
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/ancient-wisdoms/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Norouz Online Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Farima and the Simorgh Dance Collective perform for the Zoroastrian Organization of Paris
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/norouz-online-celebration/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Naw-Ruz Festival
DESCRIPTION:Cultural Integration Fellowship Spring Celebration of the Naw-Ruz Festival\, The Baha’i New Year  \nPlease join us for a presentation hosted by Nushin Mavaddat and Baha’i friends celebrating the Spring renewal in the worlds of nature\, ideas\, and spirit.  Farima Berenji is one of the guest presenters in this online celebration.  \nDr. Elena’s talk\, The Spiritual Psychology of Unity and Healing\, will explore the understanding of reality and the skills needed in order to develop right relationships to ourselves\, others\, and society in this new and historic era of the emergence of planetary unity.  \nGuests are cordially invited\nMeeting ID: 865 5877 5442; Passcode: 027948 One tap mobile: 616699009120 065507754420 US (San Jose)
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/naw-ruz-festival/
LOCATION:Cultural Integration Fellowship\, 2650 Fulton Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Houston Nowruz Festival 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Iranian Cultural Foundation- Houston (ICF) invites you to the 13th Annual Nowruz Festival in Houston featuring Shahyad\, Persian Folkloric dances by Farima Berenji and Simorgh Dance Collective\, Char Band\, Mahmoud Ghorbani (Host)\, and more… The largest Persian New Year celebration in Texas! \nTickets are available now  \nBuy Tickets
URL:http://farimadance.com/event/houston-nowruz-festival-2022/
LOCATION:Bayou City Event Center\, 9401 Knight Rd\, Houston\, TX\, 77045\, United States
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SUMMARY:Norouz Celebration 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon 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! \nJoin \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 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… \nKatherine St. John\nKatherine St. John Katherine St. John received a Master’s degree in dance pedagogy from Brigham Young University and a Master’s in Persian from the University of Utah and completed coursework for a PhD in dance history and theory from the University of California.  Katherine has performed and choreographed for theater\, dance companies\, operas and at universities for 30 plus years.  She was an artist in residence teaching world dance to students throughout Utah and neighboring states for 20 years.  Her Master’s thesis is about dance in Herat Afghanistan from 1970-1980 during Russian interference. Read more.. \n\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. Mehravar Sorush Kaboli\nDr. Mehravar Sorush Kaboli We are also very privileged to have Dr. Mehravar Sorush Kaboli as guest speaker.   Dr. Sorush Kaboli is a scholar of Iranic Studies and Mythology and Zoroastrianism.  Her doctoral thesis was on the Gathas of Zoroaster.
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