“Teaching dance teaches life lessons.” ~Anonymous
Classes
Drop-ins and both men and women are welcome. Teens are welcome to attend all adult classes. For the best price, students normally register and pay at the first class of the month for all meetings that month. Otherwise drop-ins pay at each class. Unless otherwise stated, no refund or credit for missed classes. No class video or music will be shared. Weekly class videos are available for viewing by becoming a member of our Patreon channel.
If you have questions on classes and offerings you are welcome to contact us.
-
Ancient Iranian Devotional & Ritual Dances
Mithraic Rites • Goddess Rituals of Ancient Iran • Iranic Healing Rituals and Circle Dances This weekly class explores ancient Iranian devotional, prayer, ritual circle, and healing dances. Through movement,
-
Dance of the Soul: Introduction to Sufi Whirling
In sacred community we gather in breath and movement, in turning and stillness, in prayer woven through the body. A space where whirling, devotional dance, poetry, and presence meet as
-
Companions of the Sun: Mystical Sufi Teachings & Yarsanism
Iranian Sufism • Yarsan Wisdom • Zoroastrian & Mithraic Mystical Traditions This is a Sufi teachings class rooted in mysticism and sacred remembrance, grounded in the living spiritual traditions of
-
Simorgh Dance Choreography and Performance Training
Join the Simorgh Dance Collective for an advanced, performance-level choreography class dedicated to the training and refinement of traditional, classical, and sacred Persian and Silk Road dance. This class is
-
Persian Dance Essentials
Dance, Poetry and Expression of the Iranic World Experience the beauty and elegance of Persian dance, inspired by Persian poetry, miniature art, and the rich movement traditions of the Iranic
View all upcoming dance classes and workshops on Eventbrite…
Private Training Sessions
Dr. Farima Berenji offers private sessions in a wide range of movement and healing practices, Persian and Silk Road dances, as well as sacred dance and Sufi traditions. Rooted in Iranian mysticism, these sessions integrate artistry, spiritual embodiment, and ritual work.
Each session is thoughtfully tailored to your intention—whether you are seeking to deepen your practice, receive guidance through consultation, or experience personalized healing. She also creates custom choreography for a specific song or occasion, and offers guidance for rituals and celebrations.
To book a session, please make a payment (1 hour: $100 | 1 hour 15 minutes: $125), and then send an email with your intention and goals for the session to info@farimadance.com
Class Montage
All programs are copyright the Farima Dance Company.