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SUMMARY:Gilead Sciences Norouz Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Company Norouz Celebration
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/gilead-norouz/
LOCATION:Gilead Sciences\, 333 Lakeside Dr.\, Foster City\, 94404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Sacred Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Farima Berenji for an intimate sacred circle gathering with poetry\, meditation\, and sacred circle dances. Space is limited\, be sure to arrive early or RSVP in advance.  Part of the Google Wellness Wednesday series. \nRegister
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/google-sacred-circle/
LOCATION:Google Huddle\, 2000 N Shoreline Blvd\, Mountain View\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Mitramass
DESCRIPTION:Mitramass: Christmas and its Ancient Iranic Origins\nA Lecture by Scholar Dr. 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 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. \nThe program will be broadcast on Zoom. 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/mitramass/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Online,Performance
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SUMMARY:Yalda: A Night of Light
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Yalda\, the Persian celebration of light for the Winter Solstice. This ancient tradition brings together a vibrant tapestry of cultures\, from Iran to Afghanistan\, Turkey\, Uzbekistan\, Tajikistan\, Turkmenistan\, Azerbaijan\, Armenia\, and beyond. This gathering honors the traditions of the Persian diaspora with poetry readings of Rumi and Hafiz\, storytelling\, classical Iranian music by Nariman Percussion Ensemble\, and dancing by the renowned Dr. Farima Berenji. Come together to celebrate the changing seasons and the return of light after the longest day of the year. \nTickets
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/yalda-a-night-of-light/
LOCATION:International House\, UC Davis\, 10 College Park\, Davis\, CA\, 95616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:A Gathering of Light for Yalda
DESCRIPTION:Diaspora Arts Connection proudly presents “A Gathering of Light for Yalda” on Saturday\, December 7\, 2024 at 8:00 PM at Leon Events Hall in San Francisco. Join us for a night of unity through music\, dance\, and poetry in honor of Shabe Yalda (Winter Solstice) as we envision peace and unity on earth\, bringing light into the darkest nights of the year on Winter Solstice. The event will feature spiritual and folkloric music and dances by these amazing musicians and dancers: \n\nRoxana Sarrafi: Vocals\nNaghme Sarang: Kamancheh\nAydin Shaterian: Azeri Tar\nFarima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective: Dance\nNariman Assadi: Percussion\n\nDoors open at 7:00 PM\, Show at 8:00 PM \nTickets \nDiaspora Arts Connection\nDiaspora Arts Connection is a nonprofit organization dedicated to introduction and promotion of immigrant and diaspora artists in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/yalda-gathering/
LOCATION:Leon Event Hall\, 5051 Mission St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Winter Artisan Market
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy holiday craft shopping\, treats\, and Persian dance performances by Dr. Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective.
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/winter-artisan-market/
LOCATION:Campbell Community Center\, 1 W. Campbell Ave\, Campbell\, CA\, 95008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Performance
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SUMMARY:Tanweer Sacred Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Tanweer Sacred Music Festival brings artists from around the world who understand our message\, and the need to revive and restore our ancient wisdom through sacred songs and traditional music – music that will help us remember our past and revive our traditions. Tanweer means enlightenment – a meeting of minds and hearts. This is Tanweer. \nFarima Berenji will be performing and teaching at the Tanweer Festival. Visit https://www.tanweerfestival.com/ for details and registration.
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/tanweer-sacred-music-festival/
LOCATION:Milehah\,  Sharjah\, Mleiha - Shariah\, Mleiha\, Shariah\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Performance,Retreat,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T203000
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SUMMARY:Wandering with the Wind
DESCRIPTION:http://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/6d4ef630-b407-4e2e-abe7-5510d1f7e525.mp4\n\nFarima and the Simorgh Dance Collective are excited to again share the stage with the award-winning actor and director Sadeh Hatefi! Wandering with the Wind tells of a journey to all corners of Iran\, inviting you to immerse yourself in moments enriched with poetry\, song\, music\, and dance. It showcases a very small corner of a culture and civilization that spans thousands of years\, where happiness and hope form the cornerstone of its people’s lives. With Nima Safaee\, Adam Hatefi\, Sima Khatami\, Masoud Masoomi\, Sepideh Niknam\, and others. \nTickets \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..\n\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\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..
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/wandering-with-the-wind-fresno/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Fresno\, 2672 E. Alluvial Ave\, Fresno\, 93720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241110T210000
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Sufi Dance
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for dinner and a mesmerizing evening of Sufi Dance by the talented artist Dr. Farima Berenji. \nImmerse yourself in the mystical world of Sufism through graceful movements and enchanting music. This in-person event promises to be a soulful experience like no other. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to witness the beauty of Sufi dance firsthand in this first ever FFEC fundraiser. \nTickets \nAbout FFEC\nThe mission of the Foundation for Equal Citizenship (FFEC) is to empower low income marginalized communities globally. We focus on women and children because they have the power to change the future of a community. FFEC USA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that qualifies for Corporate Matching programs. Read more… \n\nFarima Berenji\nDr. Farima Berenji Dr. 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/ffec-sufi-dance/
LOCATION:Los Altos Community Center\, 97 Hillview Avenue\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner and Dance Show,Fundraiser,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241006T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004045
CREATED:20240730T040651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T005943Z
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SUMMARY:Mosaic Festival Silicon Valley 2024
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate our mosaic of American cultures at the fourth annual Mosaic Festival in Silicon Valley. This “destination” event is actually a journey that welcomes each of us to honor our unique history while also co-creating a vision of our shared future of belonging\, healing\, and harmony. The Mosaic Festival is a time when we ALL come together to create the multicultural American village\, a vision of a society where everybody belongs! \nMosaic Festival includes… \n\nCultural Performances\nWorkshops\nVisual Art\nHealing Graden\nFood Trucks and Vendors\n\nThe Simorgh Dance Collective will be performing at 2pm\, 3pm\, and 3:45pm at the main stage.  \nWe encourage you to come as you are. This free event is for ALL\, no prerequisites: We are committed to intentionally creating a space for empathy and compassion where everyone is welcome. \nTell your neighbors\, coworkers\, friends\, and family! Thank you for spreading the word – See you in October. \nArtists\, Workshops\, and Performances \nRegister online \nPresented by Mosaic America in partnership with History San José. \nWe acknowledge this event will be held on Thámien Ohlone Tribal ethnohistoric territory\, which is based upon the 18 unratified federal treaties of 1851-1852\, includes the unceded ancestral lands of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area.
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/mosaic-festival-2024/
LOCATION:San Jose History Park\, 635 Phelan Ave\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240910T110000
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SUMMARY:Silk Road Dance and Music
DESCRIPTION:Farima Berenji and Nariman Assadi perform music and dances of the Silk Road. \nSave the date…More details coming. \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\, founder of Dance of the Soul\, she is the advisory council member of Mosaic America\, a member of the International Dance Council (CID-UNESCO)\, Eastern Arts\, 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.. \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..\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..
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/silk-road-dance/
LOCATION:California State University\, Sacramento\, 6000 J Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95819\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240824T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240824T203000
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SUMMARY:Wandering with the Wind
DESCRIPTION:Farima and the Simorgh Dance Collective are excited to again share the stage with the award-winning actor and director Sadeh Hatefi! Wandering with the Wind tells of a journey to all corners of Iran\, inviting you to immerse yourself in moments enriched with poetry\, song\, music\, and dance. It showcases a very small corner of a culture and civilization that spans thousands of years\, where happiness and hope form the cornerstone of its people’s lives. With Nima Safaee\, Adam Hatefi\, Borzooieh Shad\, Masoud Masoomi\, Sima Khatami\, and others. \nPresented by Up 4 Success in celebration of its 10th anniversary. \nTickets \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..\n\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\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..
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/wandering-with-the-wind/
LOCATION:California Zoroastrian Center\, 8952 Hazard Ave\, Westminster\, CA\, 92683\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240820
DTSTAMP:20260404T004045
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SUMMARY:Mosaic Cultural Event
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! Mosaic America presents a mosaic of cultural dance and music honoring local multicultural traditions featuring the Simorgh Dance Collective and other local artists. Mosaic America is a renowned women-led organization known for its unique approach to advancing equity\, inclusion\, and belonging through intercultural arts and dialogue.  \nMore details coming…
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/mosaic-cultural-event/
LOCATION:San Jose\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240811
DTSTAMP:20260404T004045
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SUMMARY:An Evening on the Silk Road
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! Eastern Arts presents An Evening of Silk Road Music\, a celebration of music and dance of Iran\, Afghanistan\, Azerbaijan\, and other cultures of the Silk Road. With music by Dr. Lloyd Miller and dance performances by Farima Berenji and Simorgh Dance Collective. \nMore details coming… \nFarima Berenji\nFarima Berenji Farima 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.. \nDr. Lloyd Miller\nDr. Lloyd Miller Dr. Lloyd Miller received his PhD in Persian Language and Literature from the University of Utah after spending seven years living in Iran where he had a weekly prime time television program titled “Kurosh Ali Khan va dastan”. His program featured musicians and other artists from around the world. Lloyd was urged to leave Iran during the revolution in the late 70s\, though he had never planned to leave. An expert in world music including American jazz\, Lloyd has made numerous recordings. The most popular being “Oriental Jazz” first released in 1968 and recently re-released by Vinyl Me Please selling thousands of copies worldwide. A film about Lloyd’s extraordinary life\, including 6 years in Europe as a jazzman and university student where he played with some of the most well-known musicians of the time\, is soon to be released. Titled “” the film will be screened in Finland October 25 at the World Music Expo. It was in Paris that Lloyd met Dr. Daryush Safvat who became his lifelong mentor and who taught Lloyd the importance and significance of Persian classical music. Founder of Eastern Arts\, with the blessing of Dr. Safvat\, Lloyd has taught music\, philosophy\, history\, dance and culture to thousands of students at various universities for over 40 years.  Read more…
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/silk-road-evening/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T150000
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SUMMARY:Persian Folk Dances of the Silk Road
DESCRIPTION:Fun for ALL ages! Watch and participate in folk dances of Persia with Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective.
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/pfd-fairfield/
LOCATION:Fairfield Library\, 1150 Kentucky St\,\, Fairfield\, CA\, 94533\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004045
CREATED:20240628T200408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T203036Z
UID:32420-1720895400-1720904400@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Flamenco Fusion and Middle Eastern Dance Show
DESCRIPTION:Erika\, Lucia\, and Kambiz (left) and Farima (right) \nAppearing with other featured artists such as Lucia\, Erika\, and Kambiz\, Farima performs Flamenco Sufi Fusion in this Flamenco and Middle Eastern themed dance show.
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/cafe-sevilla/
LOCATION:Cafe Sevilla\, 353 Fifth Ave\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner and Dance Show,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240712T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240712T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004045
CREATED:20240404T060024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T212946Z
UID:31823-1720807200-1720818000@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Global Unity in Dance
DESCRIPTION:A vibrant dinner and dance showcase of diversity and unity featuring the Simorgh Dance Collective and other artists. Dinner show price including appetizers\, entree\, soda or tea is $45 in advance or $50 at the door.  \nTickets
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/global-unity-in-dance/
LOCATION:Sufi Mediterranean Cuisine\, 5915 Balboa Ave\, San Diego\, CA\, 92111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner and Dance Show,Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004045
CREATED:20240612T031839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T033701Z
UID:32359-1718910000-1718913600@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:3rd Thursday Performance
DESCRIPTION:Mosaic America presents Ensamble Folclórico Colibrí\, Xpressions Dance\, and the Simorgh Dance Collective on outdoor stage featuring a mosaic of rhythms and melodies and honoring local multicultural traditions\, just in time to celebrate the summer solstice. Mosaic America is a renowned women-led organization known for its unique approach to advancing equity\, inclusion\, and belonging through intercultural arts and dialogue.
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/3rdthurs/
LOCATION:California Ave & Ash St.\, California Ave and Ash St.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240527T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240527T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004045
CREATED:20240404T054241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T235748Z
UID:31811-1716834600-1716841800@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Wandering with the Wind
DESCRIPTION:Farima and the Simorgh Dance Collective are excited to again share the stage with the award-winning actor and director Sadeh Hatefi! Wandering with the Wind tells of a journey to all corners of Iran\, inviting you to immerse yourself in moments enriched with poetry\, song\, music\, and dance. It showcases a very small corner of a culture and civilization that spans thousands of years\, where happiness and hope form the cornerstone of its people’s lives. With Nima Safaee\, Adam Hatefi\, Borzooieh Shad\, Masoud Masoomi\, Sima Khatami\, and Salar. \nTickets \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..\n\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\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..
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/wandering-wind/
LOCATION:Guild Theater\, 2828 35th Street\, Sacramento\, 95817
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240510T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240510T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004045
CREATED:20240428T232317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T233740Z
UID:32001-1715360400-1715369400@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Azerbaijan Flag Raising Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to celebrate Azerbaijan Independence Day with a flag raising ceremony and concert program at the San Jose City Hall\, San Jose!  Join us for an afternoon of festivities honoring Azerbaijan’s independence. \n\nFree admission\nFree parking\n\nThe celebrations are kicked off with a flag raising ceremony\, followed by a concert program featuring Azerbaijani music and dance performances by Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective. As a special highlight\, the Azerbaijan flag will be illuminated with LED lights on the San Jose City Hall building for one week following the event! \nThis is a great opportunity to learn more about Azerbaijani culture and celebrate with the local Azerbaijani community. We hope to see you there! \nOn the occasion of Azerbaijan’s Independence Day\, the first time the State Flag of Azerbaijan was raised at the City Hall of a California city was on Oct. 17\, 2014 at the City Hall of San Jose\, CA. The May 10 flag raising event is the 10th anniversary.
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/azeri-flag-raising-sj/
LOCATION:San Jose City Hall\, 200 E. Santa Clara Street\, San Jose\, CA\, 95113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240428T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004045
CREATED:20240417T021329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T175420Z
UID:31918-1714320000-1714334400@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Awakening Peace Through Dance and Music
DESCRIPTION:Join us in prayer for healing and peace with live music and dance\, poetry\, whirling rituals\, and more in this community gathering. We welcome guest artists and musicians to join us in our quest for peace and harmony by means of dance and music. \nSuggested sliding scale donation: $5-25. \nPostponed\n \nRegister to obtain Zoom online conferencing link. \n\nFarima Berenji\nFarima Berenji Dr. 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 Coordinator of Eastern Arts\, founder of Dance of the Soul™\, 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/awakening-peace/
LOCATION:Cope-a-Cabana\, 433 S. Henry Ave.\, San Jose\, CA\, 95117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Meditation Gathering (Sema),Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004045
CREATED:20240306T040932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T172204Z
UID:31513-1712862000-1712869200@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Spring Around the World
DESCRIPTION:Eastern Arts presents a celebration of music and dance featuring special guests from San Jose\, Farima Berenji and Simorgh Dance Collective. Also performing: Character Dance Ensemble\, Eastern Arts\, SLC Ballet\, and the World Dance Company. Come enjoy music and dance from Iran\, Armenia\, Turkey\, Ukraine and much more.  \nDOWNLOAD\, print\, or share a flier. \n\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..\n\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..
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/spring-concert-utah/
LOCATION:Leona Wagner Black Box Theater\, 138 West 300 South\, Salt Lake City\, UT\, 84101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240327T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240327T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004045
CREATED:20240226T213128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T175430Z
UID:31383-1711548000-1711555200@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Gilead Spring Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Gilead Sciences welcomes the Simorgh Dance Collective for a Nowruz presentation and performance in this company event.
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/gilead-spring-celebration/
LOCATION:Gilead Sciences\, 333 Lakeside Dr.\, Foster City\, 94404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240322T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240322T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004045
CREATED:20240304T213538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T222204Z
UID:31490-1711130400-1711135800@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Nowruz Persian New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the Persian New Year (Nowruz) celebration and reception at the Benicia Public Library with sweets\, music\, poetry\, dance performances\, and more! Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective will be performing. All ages welcome!
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/nowruz-benica/
LOCATION:Benicia Public Library\, 150 East L Street\, Benicia\, CA\, 94510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240317T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004045
CREATED:20240208T195954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T032117Z
UID:30814-1710586800-1710705600@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Roya Foundation Nowruz Bazaar 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Roya Foundation Nowruz Bazaar includes a taste of Nowruz food\, culture\, pastries\, cookies and includes sales of Haft-seen items.  Come to watch performances by the Simorgh Dance Collective. \nRoya Foundation\nProviding Humanitarian\, Educational Assistance\, Health Care\, and Medical Aid Globally\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/nowruz-bazaar-24/
LOCATION:San Ramon Community Center\, 12501 Alcosta Blvd\, San Ramon\, CA\, 94583\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner and Dance Show,Fundraiser,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004045
CREATED:20240305T003415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T183242Z
UID:31498-1710360000-1710363600@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Norouz Online Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening 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. \nPresented by the Simorgh Dance Collective and Eastern Arts\, activities for our online gathering will include: \n\nTraditional performances of sacred\, classical\, and folkloric dances of the Silk Road\nLive traditional 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..\nEastern Arts\nEastern Arts Based in Salt Lake City\, Utah\, Eastern Arts is a non-profit organization of dancers\, artists\, musicians\, and scholars who present the folkways and traditions of many lands and peoples.  Eastern Arts originated in 1960 and has been active internationally presenting dance and music of lands from Asia to North Africa\, from India to the Balkans in concerts\, workshops\, publications\, audio and video productions.\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/norouz2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Online,Party,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004045
CREATED:20240226T195304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T195612Z
UID:31368-1709992800-1710003600@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Nowruz Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:Azerbaijan House in California is thrilled to host The Second International Nowruz Festival with the sponsorship of San Jose City Distict 10 Councilmember Arjun Batra on March 9th at 2pm. \nYou’re invited to a vibrant celebration of Nowruz\, where cultures unite through food\, music\, and dance! Indulge in a delicious array of traditional dishes and desserts from around the world\, accompanied by live performances that will enchant your senses. \nIncludes a performance by the Simorgh Dance Colllective and dance lessons.
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/nowruz-festival-24/
LOCATION:Seven Trees Community Center\, 3590 Cas Dr.\, San Jose\, CA\, 95111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240128T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004045
CREATED:20240104T010643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T182539Z
UID:31018-1706454000-1706461200@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Sadeh
DESCRIPTION:Farima and the Simorgh Dance Collective are excited to be again on stage with the award-winning actor and director Sadeh Hatefi! This time we will be telling in dance and drama the mesmerizing ancient Persian legend of King Houshang and the creation of fire! Join us on a theatrical journey that sparks the flames of imagination and explores the mystics and mysteries of the element of fire that changed the course of human history. Joining us will be more than 20 talented actors\, dancers\, and crew that will transport you to a world where every spark tells a story. \nDoors open at 2:30 PM \nTickets \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..\n\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\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..\nAsk a question…
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/sadeh/
LOCATION:Sacramento Zoroastrian Center\, 10528 Armstrong Ave.\, Mather\, CA\, 95655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231217T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231217T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004045
CREATED:20231201T051044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T032117Z
UID:30815-1702832400-1702850400@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:6th Annual Black and White Dinner Ball
DESCRIPTION:The Roya Foundation’s 6th annual Black and White benefit ball with Maryam Jalali\, and Majid and Amir Khostavan. Special guests Amir Etemadzadeh\, Faranak Shahroozi\, and Pantea Izadi Lotfi as master of ceremony.  Includes performance by Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective. \nTickets \nRoya Foundation\nProviding Humanitarian\, Educational Assistance\, Health Care\, and Medical Aid Globally\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/roya-bw-ball/
LOCATION:San Ramon Golf Club\, Water by Wedgewood\, 9430 Fircrest Ln\, San Ramon\, 94583\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner and Dance Show,Fundraiser,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231217T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T004045
CREATED:20231121T232848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240121T011928Z
UID:30739-1702810800-1702816200@farimadance.com
SUMMARY:Christmas and its Ancient Persian Tradition
DESCRIPTION:A Lecture by Scholar and Ethnologist\, Dr. 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. \nHosted by the Center for Creative Living\, the program starts at 11am with a song\, prayer\, meditation\, and announcements. Farima will be introduced and speak 30 to 40 minutes. A sacred dance performance will follow in honor of light. \nPark in the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Center parking lot and enter through the gate in the back. Do not go to the front door. \nThe program will be broadcast on Zoom. Please join or register using the following invitation: \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. More details… \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. Visit her online at http://farimadance.com.\nRead more…
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/xmas23-persian-origins/
LOCATION:Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center\, 938 The Alameda\, San Jose\, CA\, 95126\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Online,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Creative Living":MAILTO:safecorky@aol.com
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