BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Farima Dance - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Farima Dance X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://farimadance.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Farima Dance REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T120000 DTSTAMP:20250210T063409Z CREATED:20250208T020102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T063409Z UID:32699-1739617200-1739620800@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Sepandārmazgān: The Day of Love DESCRIPTION:Sepandārmazgān was a day when women rested and men had to bring them gifts. Learn of the history and origins of Sepandārmazgān\, the Persian festival of love\, with Scholar Dr. Farima Berenji. This enchanting one hour program includes lecture on the origins of the Day of Love\, ritual dances honoring Goddess Diana\, Iranian Goddess of Love\, and instructions for mixing an ancient Iranian “love” potion based on an ancient Iranian recipe. \nSepandārmazgān is dedicated to Spenta Armaiti also known as “Diana” the Persian Goddess of love\, beauty\, and desire. The day Diana was born\, February 24th\, is known as the “Spendarmad\,” which means “Day of Love.” This day is the annual celebration to honor the female being and mother earth. According to Iranian scholar al-Biruni\, it was a day where women rested and men had to bring them gifts. The observation of this ancient festival has been revived in modern Iran as a celebration day of love towards mothers and wives. \nListen as Farima explains what the festival represents and its legacy\, as well as the mythological origins of the Goddess of Love. Learn of the ancient festival’s rituals and those customs that are celebrated today. Follow us online as we prepare a healthy “love” potion based on an ancient Iranian recipe. \nInvite your sweetheart and join us for fun in a tribute to the Iranian day of love. \nRegister and contact us in advance and you will receive an ingredients list in order to prepare the ancient Iranian “love” potion as we do online. \nRegister URL:https://farimadance.com/event/sepandarmazgan-25/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Lecture,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Sepandarmarzgan-Day-of-Love-25-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T120000 DTSTAMP:20250303T012924Z CREATED:20250226T233102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T012924Z UID:32721-1742036400-1742040000@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Norouz Online Celebration 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. \nHosted by Dr. Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective\, activities for our online gathering will include: \n\nTraditional performances of sacred\, classical\, and folkloric dances of the Silk Road\nTraditional Persian music\nStory telling and lectures of Norouz and rituals across the Silk Road\nPoetry reading\n\nAll are welcome! Please register in advance to obtain a link to the online presentation. \nRegister \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..\nFarima Berenji\nFarima Berenji Farima Berenji is an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, instructor\, choreographer\, and dance ethnologist. A master instructor and performer in Persian and Sufi dance\, she specializes in ancient\, sacred\, classical\, and folkloric dances of Persia and Central Asia. She is honored to be the first Iranian woman to direct a Persian dance company to perform during receptions for President Obama and President Biden. Farima is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, Assistant Director and Program Director of Eastern Arts\, founder of Dance of the SoulTM\, advisory council member of Mosaic America\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, National Folk Organization\, and the first Iranian-American woman TEDx lecturer and performer in the field of dance. Recognized as one of the few world scholarly experts of ancient and mystical dance ethnology\, she travels worldwide to record\, research\, lecture\, perform\, educate\, and to inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance and movement. Read more.. URL:https://farimadance.com/event/norouz-online-celebration-2025/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Lecture,Online,Party,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/NorouzGala-25.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T110000 DTSTAMP:20250616T232952Z CREATED:20250616T230704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T232952Z UID:32941-1750154400-1750158000@farimadance.com SUMMARY:A Gathering for Peace DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free online prayer session\, sema\, and zikr gathering to support peace and solidarity for the people of Iran. Please bring stories and poetry to share for peace. \nTogether we wish the people of Iran find healing and peace in the face of alarming unrest and challenges in their country. \nRegister URL:https://farimadance.com/event/peace-gathering-for-iran/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Meditation Gathering (Sema),Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/GatheringForPeace.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250803T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250803T110000 DTSTAMP:20250728T032642Z CREATED:20250522T205111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T032642Z UID:32869-1754215200-1754218800@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Companions of the Sun Author Talk DESCRIPTION:Companions of the Sun\nA Lecture by Scholar Dr. Farima Berenji\nRooted in one of the world’s oldest civilizations\, the traditions of Iranian/Persian sacred dance and music embody the profound wisdom of our ancestors. Observing nature\, the stars\, and the rhythms of life\, they crafted movements expressing love\, strength\, and spiritual transcendence. These rituals continue to inspire cultures worldwide\, preserving a legacy of mysticism and artistic expression. \nAuthor Dr. Farima Berenji presents her research upon the evolutionary origins and practice of Iranian rituals\, beliefs\, and dances\, exploring how Iranian culture permeated global music and dance traditions\, developing distinctly from its sister nations. All this is explored in her soon-to-be released book Companions of the Sun \nThe program will be broadcast on Zoom hosted by the Center for Creative Living as part of their weekly Sunday gathering. Please register in advance \nJoin by Zoom\nMeeting ID: 217 611 8333\nPasscode: 812753 \nPlease remember to send a donation to the Center for Creative Living so they can keep the doors open. \nFarima Berenji\nFarima Berenji Farima Berenji has an MA in Anthropology/Archaeology\, MA in Iranian dance ethnology both from Cal State Hayward\, and an M.Msc. and a PhD from the University of Sedona in Iranian metaphysics and mysticism\, specializing in Iranian mystic traditions\, Sufism\, and women’s mystic rituals. She is an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, choreographer and has been recognized as one of the few world scholars of ancient and mystical Iranian dance ethnology. She is honored to be the first Iranian woman to direct a Persian dance company to perform during receptions for President Obama and President Biden\, the EU\, and the UN. Farima is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, Assistant Director and Program Director of Eastern Arts\, founder of Dance of the SoulTM\, advisory council member of Mosaic America\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, National Folk Organization member\, and the first Iranian-American woman TEDx lecturer and performer in the field of dance. She has excelled in artistic and innovative forms of cultural preservation and has been recognized by the international press. Recognized as one of the few world scholarly experts of ancient and mystical dance ethnology\, she travels worldwide to research\, lecture\, perform\, educate\, and inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance and movement. Read more… URL:https://farimadance.com/event/ccl-companions/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Book,Lecture,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_2588-lengthwise2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Creative Living":MAILTO:safecorky@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T143000 DTSTAMP:20251007T193826Z CREATED:20250704T185652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T193826Z UID:32994-1760189400-1760193000@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Companions of the Sun Author Talk DESCRIPTION:Companions of the Sun\nA Lecture by Scholar Dr. Farima Berenji\nRooted in one of the world’s oldest civilizations\, the traditions of Iranian/Persian sacred dance and music embody the profound wisdom of our ancestors. Observing nature\, the stars\, and the rhythms of life\, they crafted movements expressing love\, strength\, and spiritual transcendence. These rituals continue to inspire cultures worldwide\, preserving a legacy of mysticism and artistic expression. \nAuthor Dr. Farima Berenji presents her research upon the evolutionary origins and practice of Iranian rituals\, beliefs\, and dances\, exploring how Iranian culture permeated global music and dance traditions\, developing distinctly from its sister nations. All this is explored in her book Companions of the Sun \nRegister Now! \nDr. Farima Berenji\nFarima Berenji Dr. Farima Berenji has an MA in Anthropology/Archaeology\, MA in Iranian dance ethnology both from Cal State Hayward\, and an M.Msc. and a PhD from the University of Sedona in Iranian metaphysics and mysticism\, specializing in Iranian mystic traditions\, Sufism\, and women’s mystic rituals. She is an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, choreographer and has been recognized as one of the few world scholars of ancient and mystical Iranian dance ethnology. She is honored to be the first Iranian woman to direct a Persian dance company to perform during receptions for President Obama and President Biden\, the EU\, and the UN. Farima is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, Assistant Director and Program Director of Eastern Arts\, founder of Dance of the SoulTM\, advisory council member of Mosaic America\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, National Folk Organization member\, and the first Iranian-American woman TEDx lecturer and performer in the field of dance. She has excelled in artistic and innovative forms of cultural preservation and has been recognized by the international press. Recognized as one of the few world scholarly experts of ancient and mystical dance ethnology\, she travels worldwide to research\, lecture\, perform\, educate\, and inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance and movement. Read more… URL:https://farimadance.com/event/companions-of-the-sun-nrb/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Book,Lecture,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Banner2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T210000 DTSTAMP:20251102T010719Z CREATED:20250930T005439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T010719Z UID:33133-1763323200-1763326800@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Rhythm of the Soul- Sufi Dance and Rhythms DESCRIPTION:Immerse in the rhythms of Sufi dance and music! This performance blends traditional rhythms with contemporary elements. The whirling dance and Daf drum create an interaction between cultural expression and human participation. With Nariman Assadi on daf and Dr. Farima Berenji as Sufi whirler. \nHybrid event\, audience members may join online or in-person. \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..\nDr. Farima Berenji\nFarima Berenji Dr. Farima Berenji has an MA in Anthropology/Archaeology\, MA in Iranian dance ethnology both from Cal State Hayward\, and an M.Msc. and a PhD from the University of Sedona in Iranian metaphysics and mysticism\, specializing in Iranian mystic traditions\, Sufism\, and women’s mystic rituals. She is an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, choreographer and has been recognized as one of the few world scholars of ancient and mystical Iranian dance ethnology. She is honored to be the first Iranian woman to direct a Persian dance company to perform during receptions for President Obama and President Biden\, the EU\, and the UN. Farima is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, Assistant Director and Program Director of Eastern Arts\, founder of Dance of the SoulTM\, advisory council member of Mosaic America\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, National Folk Organization member\, and the first Iranian-American woman TEDx lecturer and performer in the field of dance. She has excelled in artistic and innovative forms of cultural preservation and has been recognized by the international press. Recognized as one of the few world scholarly experts of ancient and mystical dance ethnology\, she travels worldwide to research\, lecture\, perform\, educate\, and inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance and movement. Read more… URL:https://farimadance.com/event/rhythm-of-the-soul/ LOCATION:SF Community Music Center (SFCMC)\, 544 Capp St\, San Francisco\, 94110\, United States CATEGORIES:Online,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/vlcsnap-2024-09-25-reduced.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T190000 DTSTAMP:20251116T223207Z CREATED:20250802T193133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T223207Z UID:33014-1764784800-1764788400@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Companions of the Sun Author Talk DESCRIPTION:Companions of the Sun\nA Lecture by Scholar Dr. Farima Berenji\nRooted in one of the world’s oldest civilizations\, the traditions of Iranian/Persian sacred dance and music embody the profound wisdom of our ancestors. Observing nature\, the stars\, and the rhythms of life\, they crafted movements expressing love\, strength\, and spiritual transcendence. These rituals continue to inspire cultures worldwide\, preserving a legacy of mysticism and artistic expression. \nAuthor Dr. Farima Berenji presents her research upon the evolutionary origins and practice of Iranian rituals\, beliefs\, and dances\, exploring how Iranian culture permeated global music and dance traditions\, developing distinctly from its sister nations. All this is explored in her book Companions of the Sun \nRegister Now! \nDr. Farima Berenji\nFarima Berenji Dr. Farima Berenji has an MA in Anthropology/Archaeology\, MA in Iranian dance ethnology both from Cal State Hayward\, and an M.Msc. and a PhD from the University of Sedona in Iranian metaphysics and mysticism\, specializing in Iranian mystic traditions\, Sufism\, and women’s mystic rituals. She is an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, choreographer and has been recognized as one of the few world scholars of ancient and mystical Iranian dance ethnology. She is honored to be the first Iranian woman to direct a Persian dance company to perform during receptions for President Obama and President Biden\, the EU\, and the UN. Farima is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, Assistant Director and Program Director of Eastern Arts\, founder of Dance of the SoulTM\, advisory council member of Mosaic America\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, National Folk Organization member\, and the first Iranian-American woman TEDx lecturer and performer in the field of dance. She has excelled in artistic and innovative forms of cultural preservation and has been recognized by the international press. Recognized as one of the few world scholarly experts of ancient and mystical dance ethnology\, she travels worldwide to research\, lecture\, perform\, educate\, and inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance and movement. Read more… URL:https://farimadance.com/event/companions-sjsulibrary/ LOCATION:Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. Library\, One Washington Square\, San Jose\, CA\, 95192\, United States CATEGORIES:Book,Lecture,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Banner2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T210000 DTSTAMP:20251201T052944Z CREATED:20251201T002612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T052944Z UID:33238-1764876600-1764882000@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Companions of the Sun and Mitramass DESCRIPTION:Dr. Farima Berenji will present her book Companions of the Sun and will discuss the resemblance of winter rituals of Mithra to Christmas. \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 more of the role and history of Mitramass whose beliefs and rituals were the inspiration to those of Christmas today. Dr. Farima Berenji will include fun anecdotes of Mitramass and how to prepare a table for the celebration. \nRegister Now! \nFarima Berenji\nFarima Berenji Farima Berenji has an MA in Anthropology/Archaeology\, MA in Iranian dance ethnology both from Cal State Hayward\, and an M.Msc. and a PhD from the University of Sedona in Iranian metaphysics and mysticism\, specializing in Iranian mystic traditions\, Sufism\, and women’s mystic rituals. She is an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, choreographer and has been recognized as one of the few world scholars of ancient and mystical Iranian dance ethnology. She is honored to be the first Iranian woman to direct a Persian dance company to perform during receptions for President Obama and President Biden\, the EU\, and the UN. Farima is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, Assistant Director and Program Director of Eastern Arts\, founder of Dance of the SoulTM\, advisory council member of Mosaic America\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, National Folk Organization member\, and the first Iranian-American woman TEDx lecturer and performer in the field of dance. She has excelled in artistic and innovative forms of cultural preservation and has been recognized by the international press. Recognized as one of the few world scholarly experts of ancient and mystical dance ethnology\, she travels worldwide to research\, lecture\, perform\, educate\, and inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance and movement. Read more… URL:https://farimadance.com/event/mitramass-2025/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Lecture,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PHOTO-2025-11-20-22-56-39.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T143000 DTSTAMP:20260107T031426Z CREATED:20251228T160915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T031426Z UID:33261-1768136400-1768141800@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Companions of the Sun Author Talk DESCRIPTION:Companions of the Sun\nA Lecture by Scholar Dr. Farima Berenji\nRooted in one of the world’s oldest civilizations\, the traditions of Iranian/Persian sacred dance and music embody the profound wisdom of our ancestors. Observing nature\, the stars\, and the rhythms of life\, they crafted movements expressing love\, strength\, and spiritual transcendence. These rituals continue to inspire cultures worldwide\, preserving a legacy of mysticism and artistic expression. \nAuthor Dr. Farima Berenji presents her research upon the evolutionary origins and practice of Iranian rituals\, beliefs\, and dances\, exploring how Iranian culture permeated global music and dance traditions\, developing distinctly from its sister nations. All this is explored in her book Companions of the Sun \nRegister Now! \nDr. Farima Berenji\nFarima Berenji Dr. Farima Berenji has an MA in Anthropology/Archaeology\, MA in Iranian dance ethnology both from Cal State Hayward\, and an M.Msc. and a PhD from the University of Sedona in Iranian metaphysics and mysticism\, specializing in Iranian mystic traditions\, Sufism\, and women’s mystic rituals. She is an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, choreographer and has been recognized as one of the few world scholars of ancient and mystical Iranian dance ethnology. She is honored to be the first Iranian woman to direct a Persian dance company to perform during receptions for President Obama and President Biden\, the EU\, and the UN. Farima is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, Assistant Director and Program Director of Eastern Arts\, founder of Dance of the SoulTM\, advisory council member of Mosaic America\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, National Folk Organization member\, and the first Iranian-American woman TEDx lecturer and performer in the field of dance. She has excelled in artistic and innovative forms of cultural preservation and has been recognized by the international press. Recognized as one of the few world scholarly experts of ancient and mystical dance ethnology\, she travels worldwide to research\, lecture\, perform\, educate\, and inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance and movement. Read more… URL:https://farimadance.com/event/companions-of-the-sun-capitola/ LOCATION:Capitola Branch Library\, 2005 Wharf Rd\, Capitola\, CA\, 95010\, United States CATEGORIES:Book,Lecture,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CompanionsoftheSunCover1Finaltrimmed_49a58d2b-e1f4-46d9-974b-a07ce4704922.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T200000 DTSTAMP:20260112T063706Z CREATED:20260112T063651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T063706Z UID:33315-1768330800-1768334400@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Peace and Solidarity for Iran DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free online prayer session and Sema gathering to support peace and solidarity for the people of Iran. Guest musicians are welcome to play for whirling for peace. Please bring stories and poetry to share for peace. \nTogether we wish the people of Iran find healing and peace in the face of alarming social unrest and challenges in their country. \nEnter by Zoom URL:https://farimadance.com/event/peaceforiran/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Meditation Gathering (Sema),Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SemaForIran.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T200000 DTSTAMP:20260126T231811Z CREATED:20260119T035455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T231811Z UID:33319-1769540400-1769544000@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Peace and Solidarity for Iran DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free online prayer session and Sema gathering to support peace and solidarity for the people of Iran. Guest musicians are welcome to play for whirling for peace. Please bring stories and poetry to share for peace. \nTogether we wish the people of Iran find healing and peace in the face of alarming social unrest and challenges in their country. \nEnter by Zoom URL:https://farimadance.com/event/peace-for-iran-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Meditation Gathering (Sema),Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SemaForIran3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T200000 DTSTAMP:20260303T045535Z CREATED:20260303T044436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T045535Z UID:33395-1772650800-1772654400@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Sema and Prayers for Iran DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free online prayer session and Sema gathering to support peace and solidarity for the people of Iran. Guest musicians are welcome to play for whirling for peace. Please bring stories and poetry to share for peace. \nTogether we wish the people of Iran find healing and peace in the face of alarming social unrest and challenges in their country. \nEnter by Zoom URL:https://farimadance.com/event/sema-prayers-iran/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Meditation Gathering (Sema),Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SemaForIran030426.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260329T110000 DTSTAMP:20260401T040005Z CREATED:20260302T035621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T040005Z UID:33383-1774170000-1774782000@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Dances of the Mystics DESCRIPTION:A 6-week online course exploring sacred dance practices from around the world meeting weekly March 22nd – April 26\, 2026 \nLed by master dancers\, spiritual teachers\, and lineage holders from across traditions\, sharing the dances and prayers of their lineages as living doorways into awakening. \nDances of the Mystics is an online course that invites us into exploring movement as devotion. Each week\, master teachers and tradition bearers will guide embodied practices from their lineages\, offering dance as a doorway into presence\, healing\, and spiritual insight.Dances of the Mystics is an online course that invites us into exploring movement as devotion. Each week\, master teachers and tradition bearers will guide embodied practices from their lineages\, offering dance as a doorway into presence\, healing\, and spiritual insight. Through Sufi whirling\, West African ceremonial dance\, Candomblé ritual\, Southern Italian trance dance\, Korean healing rites\, and the Dances of Universal Peace\, we explore how movement can awaken our connection to spirit\, community\, and the wisdom held within the body. More Details… \nRegister \nWeek 2: Dance of the Soul with Farima Berenji\nDiscover the power and mystery of whirling as a gateway to self-growth and spiritual enlightenment through movement\, music\, and meditation. \nThis beginning/intermediate-level training explores Turkish\, Iranic and Central Asian whirling rituals\, as well as the science of whirling. Participants will be guided through the essential foundations of whirling meditation\, including preparation\, balance and posture\, controlling dizziness\, self-focus\, breathwork\, and more. \nDrawing from years of study\, teaching\, and embodied practice\, Dr. Farima Berenji will also introduce her own original method\, integrating traditional wisdom with contemporary understanding to support a grounded\, safe\, and transformative experience. URL:https://farimadance.com/event/dances-of-the-mystics/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Class,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1.png ORGANIZER;CN="LILA Series":MAILTO:lilatheseries@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T200000 DTSTAMP:20260507T193312Z CREATED:20260507T192151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T193312Z UID:33612-1778612400-1778616000@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Sema and Prayers for Iran DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free online prayer session and Sema gathering to support peace and solidarity for the people of Iran. Guest musicians are welcome to play for whirling for peace. Please bring stories and poetry to share for peace. \nTogether we wish the people of Iran find healing and peace in the face of alarming social unrest and challenges in their country. \nEnter by Zoom URL:https://farimadance.com/event/sema-for-iran-may12/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Meditation Gathering (Sema),Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SemaForIran-051226.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T193654Z CREATED:20260507T181019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T193654Z UID:33613-1779015600-1779019200@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Sema and Prayers for Iran DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free online prayer session and Sema gathering to support peace and solidarity for the people of Iran. Guest musicians are welcome to play for whirling for peace. Please bring stories and poetry to share for peace. \nTogether we wish the people of Iran find healing and peace in the face of alarming social unrest and challenges in their country. \nEnter by Zoom URL:https://farimadance.com/event/sema-for-iran-may17/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Meditation Gathering (Sema),Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SemaForIran-051726.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260608T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260608T201500 DTSTAMP:20260528T233908Z CREATED:20260528T231630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T233908Z UID:33687-1780945200-1780949700@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Wisdom Under Fire DESCRIPTION:Online gathering with remembrance\, learning\, prayer\, and collective action facilitated by Dr. Farima Berenji\, author of Companions of the Sun. Hosted by Astralab. RSVP required. \nAcross the world\, wisdom-keeper communities and spiritual lineages are becoming increasingly endangered. When lands fracture\, collective memory often freezes. Humanity becomes vulnerable to becoming cultural orphans — disconnected from the ancestral intelligence that once taught us how to live awakened and empowered lives. \nIran\, one of the great heartlands of human civilization\, carries ancient streams of mysticism\, ritual\, cosmology\, poetry & sacred knowledge. Many of these lineage communities now face uncertainty and hardship. \nTogether we will reflect on the role of preservation\, hear a message from Iranian wisdom communities\, hold a zikr and sama\, and co-create prayers and intentions for the future. \nRSVP URL:https://farimadance.com/event/wisdom-under-fire/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Lecture,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/3MUXSnnQKPQDbC-QBRZlY.avif END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR