“Everything in dance is poetry. Every movement describes a story, a feeling. The dancer takes the audience into a world of fairy tales.” ~Farima Berenji
Learn about the origins and practice of Iranian dance in this talk and performance by Dr. Farima Berenji. She will discuss Iranian rituals and beliefs in relation to dance, as […]
Join us for a special free celebration of the Fall 2025 Art Center exhibition "Pushing Boundaries: Ceramics and Identity." Enjoy a cash bar, hands-on art activities, and a chance to […]
The Simorgh Dance Collective is a featured dance group of SpARC 2025. Mark your calendars for SpARC 2025 at the Mexican Heritage Plaza in San José! This exciting festival will […]
The Roya Foundation Mehregan Festival features live music, performances, entertainment and food, arts, and craft vendors and more! Come to watch performances by the Simorgh Dance Collective. Roya Foundation Providing […]
Sufi and sacred dance performance featuring Farima Berenji. Dr. Farima Berenji Farima BerenjiDr. Farima Berenji has an MA in Anthropology/Archaeology, MA in Iranian dance ethnology both from Cal State Hayward, […]
Celebrate the launch of Dr. Farima Berenji's Companions of the Sun with a book signing, talk, and performance. Refreshments will be served. Copies of Companions of the Sun will be […]
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 […]
Save the date! More details and registration opens soon. Companions of the Sun Learn about the origins and practice of Iranian dance in this talk and performance by Dr. Farima […]
Save the date! More details coming soon! Join us for Yalda, the Persian celebration of light for the Winter Solstice. This ancient tradition brings together a vibrant tapestry of cultures, […]