“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
Join us for a lively and educational celebration of Persian New Year, or Nowruz. Enjoy traditional spring dances, including circle dances, and learn about the cultural significance behind these movements and their connection to renewal and community. The program also explores the symbolism of Nowruz traditions, including the meaning of the holiday and the traditional […]
Company Norouz Celebration...More details coming...
Enjoy art activities led by Art Center teaching artists and community partners. Bring the whole family for this fun, multi-generational event and stick around until the very end for a performance organized by Mosaic America. SCHEDULE 2 - 4:00 p.m. Artmaking activities and community booths 4 - 4:30 p.m. Performance organized by Mosaic America featuring […]
Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective will take part in showcasing the Norouz (Persian New Year) celebration at the beautiful Los Altos Library! Join us for a lively and educational celebration of Persian New Year, or Nowruz. Enjoy traditional spring dances, including circle dances, and learn about the cultural significance behind these movements and […]
Save the date! Norouz Celebration featuring Farina Berenji. More details coming...
More details coming including venue and time of day... Companions of the Sun A Lecture by Scholar Dr. Farima Berenji Rooted 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 […]
Eastern Arts presents an evening of dance, music, and light celebrating with Farima Berenji, the Simorgh Dance Collective, University of Utah Character Dance Ensemble, and Eastern Arts. Free and open to all!
Experience the diverse cultures from our very own neighborhoods: food, arts, crafts, healing practices, vendors, music, dance, and more! Presented by Mosaic America, in partnership with History San José. Includes performances by Dr. Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective Celebrate the American mosaic of cultures at the Mosaic Festival in Silicon Valley at San […]
Experience the rich traditions of Persian dance through a live performance and book talk. Dr. Farima Berenji presents folkloric dance across Persian and Silk Road cultures, followed by a brief introduction to her book Companions of the Sun, exploring the history and spiritual dimensions of Iranian dance and ritual. This program honors the diverse cultures, […]
Experience the rich traditions of Persian dance through a live performance and book talk. Dr. Farima Berenji presents folkloric dance across Persian and Silk Road cultures, followed by a brief introduction to her book Companions of the Sun, exploring the history and spiritual dimensions of Iranian dance and ritual. This program honors the diverse cultures, […]