“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
We will take on the path of the mystics, a journey of discovery, in space and time, reconnecting with our ancient ancestors and the origin of Sema (Sufi Whirling) and traditions of Ancient Iran, Greater Khorasan, Kurdistan, Central Asia, and the Indus Valley. We will study the sacred rituals, whirling, mystic teachings, music, and prayers […]
Celebrate our mosaic of American cultures at the third 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 […]
Music and Sema Workshops, Zikr, Sema Gathering, Sacred Circles, Sohbet https://youtube.com/shorts/RE8TqH2LmuQ?feature=share Join us on an unforgettable journey of self-discovery and healing at Metanoia Retreat Center, Lebanon for five days of immersion of heart centric prayer and movement medicine. We will open the portal to a deeper space of healing and transformation. Your day will be […]
Workshops and Sema gathering with Farima in Kurdistan, Iran. More details coming...
Persian Classical Dance Workshop with world renowned dance choreographer, ethnologist, and Sufi master Dr. Farima Berenji. Experience one of the world’s most enchanting dances. Persian dance is inspired by medieval Persian poetry, miniature artwork, sacred elements, animals, and geometry. Persian dance comes from an ancient culture of 8000 years and its movements often reflect the […]
Azerbaijani Dance Workshop with world renowned dance choreographer, ethnologist, and Sufi master Dr. Farima Berenji. Learn Kafkaz and Azeri folkloric dance choreography and technique including fast footwork. Farima has studied and performed this dance style since she was a child. Register
https://youtu.be/eyxYL0_PQ-g Sacred and Mystical Persian Dance Workshop with world renowned dance choreographer, ethnologist, and Sufi master Dr. Farima Berenji. An introductory sacred dance and whirling workshop based on Farima's Dance of the Soul project and research. The workshop will include various spotted and non-spotted turns, spirals and circles based on Sufi whirling traditions, sacred geometry, […]
Sacred Journey of the Soul with Sufi Master, Dr. Farima Berenji Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of ancient wisdom and rituals at our Sufi and ancient Persian mystic healing retreat, where spirituality meets music, dance, and art in perfect harmony. Immerse yourself in the teachings of Iranic Sufism and mystical tradition while […]
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 […]
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 […]