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SUMMARY:Mehregan Celebration 2020
DESCRIPTION:Mehregan is the Persian festival of autumn\, one of the most ancient Iranian festivals known\, when the community gathers together for prayers of thanksgiving and blessings. On Mehregan\, friends and family gather to celebrate the beginning of fall and its colors. \nHosted by the Roya Foundation\, the 2020 Mehregan Celebration is held entirely online with music\, dance performances\, and lectures. Includes prizes and auction by Gallery Eshah.  Farima and the Simorgh Dance Collective will perform. \nView Program \n \n  \nRoya Foundation\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:https://farimadance.com/event/mehregan-celebration-2020/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Lecture,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201004T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T184034
CREATED:20200928T004543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T010123Z
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SUMMARY:Huston Mehregan Celebration
DESCRIPTION:A special virtual gathering (Zoom Conference) to celebrate Mehregan and conduct the ICF annual general assembly. The gathering features invited celebrities including Dr. Abbas Kheirabadi and Dr. Alireza Ghiamati of Mashad University\, Ms. Ziba Shirazi and Ms. Farima Berenji. \nAttendance is open and free for the general public.  Hosted by patrons of Houston Poetry Night and members of ICF Houston.
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/huston-mehregan-celebration/
LOCATION:Online – Huston\, Huston\, TX
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201003T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201003T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T184034
CREATED:20200922T162456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T162807Z
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SUMMARY:Persian Folktales and Fables
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy amazing folk stories from Persia in this one hour lecture by scholar Farima Berenji.  Hear of the ancient stories that inspired and have been adapted many times throughout history to become classic tales as well as Disney films such as \n    • Rapunzel\n    • Sword in the Stone\n    • Romeo and Juliet\n    • The Game of Thrones epic by HBO\n    • 1001 Nights\n    • Tristan and Isolde \nand more.  Enjoy a retelling of these fascinating folk stories and fables from the history and folklore of Persia and its iconic land. \nRegister \nFarima Berenji\nFarima 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:https://farimadance.com/event/persian-folktales/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200905T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200905T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T195305Z
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SUMMARY:Witches and Demons of Ancient Persia
DESCRIPTION:In ancient Persia\, much of Persian mythology is based on the idea of a good or positive force battling an evil force for control of humankind.  This universal struggle between the forces of good and evil was the central vision of Persian religion.  In this lecture by Farima Berenji   \n\nLearn how ancient Persian gods were related to their demons\nListen to tales of witches that possessed mortals.\nLearn some of the names of the arch demons in Persian mythology\, their powers\, and vices.\nLearn some of the names of the witches and sorcerers in ancient Persia and their powers.\n\nJoin an hour of folk tales and stories of ancient Persian mythology and occult with scholar Farima Berenji. \nRegister \nFarima Berenj\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..
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/witches-and-demons/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200517T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200517T133000
DTSTAMP:20260410T184034
CREATED:20200508T231147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200509T003422Z
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SUMMARY:Connecting with Sacred Dance
DESCRIPTION:A lecture with Farima Berenji. \nInternationally 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. She feels strongly that bringing these ancient rituals back to life will help bring positive change to our lives. \nPlease register and make a donation of between $1 – 10 to help cover our costs.  There are also alternate ways to make a donation.  A Zoom webinar link will be provided after registration. \nRegister \nFarima Berenji\nis an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, instructor\, and dance ethnologist. She is honored to be the first Iranian woman to direct a Persian dance company to perform during a reception for President Obama. Farima is founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, National Folk Organization\, and a 2018 TEDx lecturer.
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/connecting-with-sacred-dance/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200516T120000
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CREATED:20200430T045452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200501T062322Z
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SUMMARY:Confidence on Stage!
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are an actor or dancer this workshop will help you identify how to improve your performance on the stage.  Stage presence refers to the ability to command the full attention of a theater audience by the impressiveness of one’s performance.  When combined with skill\, experience and hard work\, stage presence can create a combination that turns “good” actors into stars.  Learn in this workshop  \n\nHow to be confident on stage\nUse movements to tell a story\nThe secrets to improve stage presence\nRules of the stage\n\nPresented by award winning veteran Iranian director and actor Sadeh Hatefi.  Assisted by internationally renowned dancer and dance scholar Farima Berenji.   \nSuggested donation: $1-15 \nRegister \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 \n \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..
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/confidence-on-stage/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200308T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T184034
CREATED:20200305T182125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200305T182839Z
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SUMMARY:Norouz: History and Meaning
DESCRIPTION:Norouz is the traditional spring and new year celebration of Persian and Central Asian people.    Norouz means “New Day” and it falls on the March equinox\, the first day of spring. Families on Norouz get together and wait for the exact time it is declared\, exchange gifts and eat a traditional food. It’s a time to get together and celebrate ancestry and family. \nFarima will introduce the meaning of Norouz and will speak of its fun traditions\, symbolic meanings\, folk tales\, mythology\, and more.
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/norouz-history-and-meaning/
LOCATION:Center for Creative Living\, 1460 Koll Circle\, Suite C\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Creative Living":MAILTO:safecorky@aol.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191231
DTSTAMP:20260410T184034
CREATED:20190711T060324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T225516Z
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SUMMARY:Persian Art Conference 2019
DESCRIPTION:Farima will present a lecture and perform at the 2019 Persian Art & Letters Conference in London. \nFarima will also present a workshop in Persian Classical dance. \nPersian Art & Letters Conference Theme: “Dawn of Hope   –   بامداد امید”.\nAll plenary sessions will be offered in Persian and English\, with dedicated programs for children and junior youth\, as well as evening entertainment\, arts exhibition\, and much more.\nMore details of conference program… \nRegister…
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/persian-art-conference-2019/
LOCATION:Hilton London Heathrow Airport\, Terminal 4\, London Heathrow Airport\, London\, TW6 3AF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Performance,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190929T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190929T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T184034
CREATED:20190817T080025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T171446Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Circle Gathering (Cancelled)
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for another date \nLed by Farima Berenji and Xiaojie Zheng\, this evening session will include an introduction to: \n\nAncient Persian healing movements and rituals\nBreath work and visualization\nBasic whirling practices\n\nFarima Berenji\nFarima Berenji is an award-winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, instructor\, dance ethnologist\, choreographer\, and archeologist. Recognized as one of few world experts and scholars of Persian dance history\, Farima infuses spirituality into her dance and teachings to impassion\, empower\, and inspire. Farima travels worldwide to research\, perform\, teach\, and inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance. Farima is founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, and a TEDx lecturer. Read more…
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/sacred-circle-gathering/
LOCATION:New Era Art Studio\, 1250 Missouri St #311\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,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:20190929T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190929T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T184034
CREATED:20190817T080025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190817T080025Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Circle Gathering (Cancelled)
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for another date \nLed by Farima Berenji and Xiaojie Zheng\, this evening session will include an introduction to: \n\nAncient Persian healing movements and rituals\nBreath work and visualization\nBasic whirling practices\n\nFarima Berenji\nFarima Berenji is an award-winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, instructor\, dance ethnologist\, choreographer\, and archeologist. Recognized as one of few world experts and scholars of Persian dance history\, Farima infuses spirituality into her dance and teachings to impassion\, empower\, and inspire. Farima travels worldwide to research\, perform\, teach\, and inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance. Farima is founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, and a TEDx lecturer. Read more…
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/sacred-circle-gathering-2/
LOCATION:New Era Art Studio\, 1250 Missouri St #311\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Meditation Gathering (Sema),Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190721T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190721T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T184034
CREATED:20190425T224914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190707T180058Z
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SUMMARY:Connecting with Sacred and Traditional Dance
DESCRIPTION:A Lecture by Farima Berenji \nInternationally 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. She feels strongly that bringing these ancient rituals back to life will help bring positive change to our lives. \nGuests are cordially invited. Free will offering accepted. \nDOWNLOAD flier… \nFarima Berenji\nFarima Berenji is an award-winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, instructor\, dance ethnologist\, choreographer\, and archeologist. Recognized as one of few world experts and scholars of Persian dance history\, Farima infuses spirituality into her dance and teachings to impassion\, empower\, and inspire. Farima travels worldwide to research\, perform\, teach\, and inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance. Farima is founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, and a TEDx lecturer. Read more…
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/connecting-sacred-dance/
LOCATION:Cultural Integration Fellowship\, 2650 Fulton Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cultural Integration Fellowship":MAILTO:culturalfellowship@sbcglobal.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181223T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T184034
CREATED:20181123T065655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181123T065906Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas and its Zoroastrian Origins
DESCRIPTION:A Lecture by Scholar and Ethnologist\, Farima Berenji\nWe have always known of Christmas on December 25th\, with a traditional decorated tree\, candles\, and gifts. Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ yet its rituals and traditions far precede that time. Unquestionably\, our ancestors adopted the rituals from an ancient Iranian pagan religion known as Mithraism\, a form of nature worship based on the Sun God/Goddess Mithra. \nOn the darkest night of the year (December 20 or 21) legend has it Mithra gives birth to “Light” causing each day thereafter to grow longer until the Summer solstice. In this lecture learn of the remarkable parallels between ancient Mithraism beliefs and rituals to those of Christmas today. \nFarima’s previous holiday lectures at the Center for Creative Living included: The Star of Bethlehem\, The Persian Magi\, and the Birth of Light. \nHosted by the Center for Creative Living\, the program starts at 10am with a song\, prayer\, meditation\, and announcements. About 10:30am\, Farima will be introduced and speak 30 to 40 minutes.  \nFarima Berenji\nCertified and Scholar of International Dance Council-UNESCO\nMagi (Ancient Iranic Shamanic Master)\, Dervish\, and Sufi Dance Master. \nFarima is an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, instructor\, dance ethnologist\, and archeologist. Recognized as one of few world experts and scholars of Persian dance history\, Farima infuses spirituality into her dance and teachings to impassion\, empower\, and inspire. A Dervish and travels worldwide to research\, perform\, teach\, and inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance. Farima is founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, and a 2018 TEDx lecturer. Read more…
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/xmas-origins/
LOCATION:Center for Creative Living\, 1460 Koll Circle\, Suite C\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Creative Living":MAILTO:safecorky@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180622T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180622T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T184034
CREATED:20180403T072334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180403T072334Z
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SUMMARY:TEDxYYC Conference Lecture
DESCRIPTION:TEDxYYC has spent eight years bringing some of the brightest and best minds to Calgary\, and 2018 will continue the legacy of inspiration!  You’re invited to join us for an important journey far beyond your known boundaries of thought at TEDxYYC 2018 on June 22. \nFarima Berenji will be guest speaker at this conference.  Her topic: healing by dance.  \nMore details… \nTickets
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/tedxyyc-conference-lecture/
LOCATION:Jack Singer Concert Hall\, 205 8 Ave SE\, Calgary\, British Columbia\, AB T2G 0K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171224T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T184034
CREATED:20171129T164150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T163058Z
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SUMMARY:The Star of Bethlehem
DESCRIPTION:Learn the little known background on journey of the Persian Magi and the story of the sacred star this Christmas Eve in a lecture by Magi Farima Berenji.   \nHosted by the Center for Creative Living\, the program starts at 10am with a song\, prayer\, meditation\, and announcements. About 10:30am\, Farima will be introduced and speak 30 to 40 minutes. Since it is Christmas eve there’ll be a pot luck. Everyone is invited to attend\, bring a dish\, and partake in all activities.  \nFarima Berenji\nAs a Sufi from the bloodline of St. Fateme and a Magi (Shaman) from the bloodline of Iranian Zoroastrian Magi\, Farima is strongly connected to spirituality and healing. She is one of the very few Iranian women granted by the Magi and Gwati tribes of Iran to perform ancient healing and sacred rituals. Her Shamanic healing therapies are now in use in hospitals in Iran and the US. Farima infuses spirituality into her dance and teachings to exceptionally impassion\, empower\, and inspire students to deeply understand the meaning of culture and dance and to explore dance as a powerful means to express emotion\, facilitate spiritual healing\, and bridge cultures.  \nFarima Berenji is an Iranian-American scholar and dance ethnologist\, an award winning internationally acclaimed dance artist\, a choreographer\, instructor\, and an archaeologist specializing in ancient\, sacred\, classical\, and folkloric dances of Persia\, Ionia\, and the Silk Road. Read more…
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/the-star-of-bethlehem-2/
LOCATION:Center for Creative Living\, 1460 Koll Circle\, Suite C\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171224T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T184034
CREATED:20171129T164150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171201T032401Z
UID:17248-1514109600-1514115000@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:The Star of Bethlehem
DESCRIPTION:Learn the little known background on journey of the Persian Magi and the story of the sacred star this Christmas Eve in a lecture by Magi Farima Berenji.   \nHosted by the Center for Creative Living\, the program starts at 10am with a song\, prayer\, meditation\, and announcements. About 10:30am\, Farima will be introduced and speak 30 to 40 minutes. Since it is Christmas eve there’ll be a pot luck. Everyone is invited to attend\, bring a dish\, and partake in all activities.  \nFarima Berenji\nAs a Sufi from the bloodline of St. Fateme and a Magi (Shaman) from the bloodline of Iranian Zoroastrian Magi\, Farima is strongly connected to spirituality and healing. She is one of the very few Iranian women granted by the Magi and Gwati tribes of Iran to perform ancient healing and sacred rituals. Her Shamanic healing therapies are now in use in hospitals in Iran and the US. Farima infuses spirituality into her dance and teachings to exceptionally impassion\, empower\, and inspire students to deeply understand the meaning of culture and dance and to explore dance as a powerful means to express emotion\, facilitate spiritual healing\, and bridge cultures.  \nFarima Berenji is an Iranian-American scholar and dance ethnologist\, an award winning internationally acclaimed dance artist\, a choreographer\, instructor\, and an archaeologist specializing in ancient\, sacred\, classical\, and folkloric dances of Persia\, Ionia\, and the Silk Road. Read more…
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/the-star-of-bethlehem/
LOCATION:Center for Creative Living\, 1460 Koll Circle\, Suite C\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Creative Living":MAILTO:safecorky@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170216T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T184034
CREATED:20161106T214752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170215T155037Z
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SUMMARY:Persian Dance of the Qajar Dynasty and the Modern Age
DESCRIPTION:Lecture on Persian Dance from the Qajar Dynasty to the Modern Age by Farima Berenji. \nPotluck\, bring a dish to share. \nIn the early 19th century\, new styles of dance began to develop in Persia.  Artists traveled to Europe\, creating a bloom of modernism in the arts\, particularly in the royal courts.  Illustrations of this period include splendid paintings and texts emphasizing modern contemporary dances is the court and among the elite families.  The West\, largely as a result of political connections with France\, England\, and Germany\, increasingly influenced Iranian art and dance.  As a result\, dancing changed dramatically\, and classical Persian dance styles merged with Western ones.  Ballet\, Flamenco\, and other modern dance influences migrated to Iran\, ushering in the modern age of Persian Dance. \nRegister…
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/persian-dance-qajar-to-modern/
LOCATION:Shawn Stendevad’s House\, 16419 Marcus Street\, Eagle River\, AK\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Ann Benoit":MAILTO:mbenoitak@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161230
DTSTAMP:20260410T184034
CREATED:20161122T213111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161220T055924Z
UID:11784-1482796800-1483055999@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Annual Persian Art Conference
DESCRIPTION:Persian Classical\, Sacred\, and Folkloric Dance – Persian Art and Letters Conference  \nLecture\, Performances\, and Workshops\nFarima Berenji will present two dance performances\, an Iranian folkloric dance workshop\, a classical Persian dance workshop\, and a lecture upon Persian culture at this prestigious international conference.  \nPersian Dance Performance\nTuesday\, Dec. 27\, 2016\nWednesday. Dec. 28\, 2016\nPersian dance performance by Farima Berenji and Rashid Sadat. \nNomad Caravan: Folk Dances of Iran\nWednesday. Dec. 28\, 2016 1:00-2:30pm\n30 GBP\nWorkshop \nPoetry in Motion: Persian Classical Dance\nThursday. Dec. 29\, 2016 1:00-2:30pm\n30 GBP\nWorkshop \nSacred Dance in Ancient Persia\nThursday. Dec. 29\, 2016 5:15-6:00pm\nA brief lecture on the history of Persian and Indo-Iranian dance. \nPersian Art & Letters Conference Theme: “Iran & Baha’i Faith\, as seen through the Mirror of History”.\nAll plenary sessions will be offered in Persian and English\, with dedicated programs for children and junior youth\, as well as evening entertainment\, arts exhibition\, special visit to the resting-place of Shoghi Effendi\, and much more.\nMore details of conference program… \nRegister…
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/persian-art-conference/
LOCATION:Hilton London Heathrow Airport\, Terminal 4\, London Heathrow Airport\, London\, TW6 3AF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Performance,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161127T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T184034
CREATED:20161122T002523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161122T073022Z
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SUMMARY:Ancient Persian Sacred Dance
DESCRIPTION:A Brief Lecture Upon Ancient Indo-Iranian Sacred Dances\n\nFrom the beginning of time\, sacred movements and music have brought people together and healed the soul. In ancient Persia\, there were seven sacred animals\, birds\, and flowers believed to have carried the spirit of the Gods. Numerous archeological antiquities and temples have been found that show the connection between animals and dance. These animals were a symbol of the power of life and represented as a spiritual instrument and these seven sacred birds each represented a certain Persian God or Goddess. These rituals and movements are considered the earliest known form of Persian dance and the origin of sacred dance. The origins of Iranian Shamanic rituals\, sacred circles\, and the mysteries of Sema will also be discussed.
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/ancient-persian-sacred-dance/
LOCATION:Center for Creative Living\, 1460 Koll Circle\, Suite C\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151009T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151009T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T184034
CREATED:20150928T112510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151002T132908Z
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SUMMARY:Lectures on Persian and Turkish Spiritual Arts
DESCRIPTION:Seven Cities of Love – A Journey to Simorgh – Lecture\, Concert\, Workshop  \nThis is a unique opportunity to explore the ideas\, styles\, and heritage which have shaped the performance Seven Cities of Love. During this free event\, scholars and artists will speak about poetry\, dance and music presented in the performance and engage with the audience in a question and answer session. The talks would be equally exciting to those who are new to Persian arts and those who are already familiar with the subject and seek individual perspectives from leading voices in the field. \nThe speakers are: \n* Professor Alan Williams of the University of Manchester. A leading scholar of Persian studies\, Prof. Williams has been awarded Wolfson Research Professorship for his project to translate the entire Masnavi of the celebrated poet Mowlana Jalal ad-Din Rumi into English verse. Prof. Williams will speak about the symbolism of birds in the poetry of Rumi and Attar. \n* Davod Azad\, internationally renowned vocalist\, composer\, and multi-instrumentalist specialising in ancient Persian music\, Persian Sufi music and Azeri folk music. He has delivered talks about his music at various universities around the world including Coloumbia University and the University of Oxford. Davod will speak about his music and its connection to Sufi poetry \n* Farima Berenji\, acclaimed dance performer\, instructor\, and ethnologist specialising in Persian and Central Asian dances. Farima has contributed to many research projects on ancient dances including UNESCO projects. She runs workshops on sacred dances around the world. She will speak about her art and the symbolism and heritage that underlie it. \n* Latif Bolat\, distinguished musician and vocalist specialising in Turkish folk songs. He has made numerous presentations about the folk music of Turkey and Central Asia\, and their history in his unique\, story-telling style. He will speak about Turkish folk and dervish music tradition. \nThanks to Persian Society of University of Manchester for their support.  \nRead more… \nAlso in this location: \n\nSeven Cities of Love – October 10\nSacred Dance Workshop –  October 11
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/lectures-on-persian-and-turkish-spiritual-arts/
LOCATION:Lecture Theatre A\, University of Manchester\, University Place\, Oxford Road\, Manchester\, M13 9PL
CATEGORIES:Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Unique Circle Manchester":MAILTO: uniquecircle7@gmail.com
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