“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
Folk Dances of Baluchistan with Farima Berenji In this special workshop spanning 2 hours Farima will introduce dance styling, culture, and folk dance choreographies of Baluchistan. The ethnic origins, culture, and stying of each dance will also be covered. Baluchi dance is very rich and music is played with varieties of traditional instruments. Located in […]
Persian Pop Dance Workshop Learn and practice fun, festive Persian pop dance moves and a choreography for everyone! The class will warm up with Persian and Central Asian dance moves and turns then progress to movements for Persian modern and pop styles. Finally, learn a choreography for a Persian pop dance. Both sessions are required […]
Dance of the Soul – Turns, Circles, and Whirling Workshop DANCE OF THE SOUL combines sacred and mystical whirling, movements, Sufi traditions, and healing rituals of ancient Persia, Turkey, and the Altai Mountains. We will learn both personal and spiritual whirling based on Farima's archeological discoveries and research, Sufism and its connection to the ancient […]
Dance of the Balouch and the Peacock Dance with Farima Berenji Intensive dance workshop, lecture, sema, and performance with Farima Berenji. Folk Dances of Iran Lecture Thursday, February 18, 2016 6:00-9:30pm Flight of the Simorgh Persian Dinner and Performances Friday, February 19, 2016 6:30-10:00pm More details... Peacock Dance Dance Workshop Saturday, February 20, 2016 3-5pm […]
Dances of Tajikistan 10am - 1pm Price: 900 kč Traditional Tajik dance is one of the most diverse and oldest folk dances of Central Asia, which together with Uzbek dance and a variety of other influences serves as the basis for Persian dance. This workshop is suitable for moderate to advanced dancers of any style, […]
Healing Breath and Movement Workshop Intense stress and environment affects our body and physical ailments begin to appear over time. In the first half of this workshop you will learn from yoga trainer Yeşim Kızılkartal how to adapt your breathing for a healthful everyday life. Learn to offset negative energy and breathe free to balance […]
Persian Sacred and Traditional Weekend Dance Intensive with Farima Berenji Sema Gathering and Dance Performances Friday April 15th, 7:30-10:30pm An evening of dance performances, poetry, and Sufi whirling. We will start the evening with dance performances by our special guest Farima. Also, prepare to see performances by the Simorgh Dance Collective of Comox Valley and […]
Iranian Shamanic Rituals, Breathing, and Yoga Retreat Shamanic healing retreat with sacred dance and whirling. This retreat features daily exercises by Yeşim Kızılkartal for yoga and breathing, becoming aware of your emotional limits, and expanding your inner thoughts and feelings. Farima will teach shamanic rituals of Iran and Central Asia including Mevlevi turning movements. Discover […]
Classical Persian and Sacred Dance Workshop and Concert Classical Persian and sacred dance workshop, lecture, and concert with Farima Berenji, Latif Bolat, and Varol Ozkaner 3:00-5:00 pm Classical Persian and sacred dance workshop 5:30-6:30 pm Lecture and slide show 6:30-7:00 pm Photography presentation, Varol Ozkaner 8:00-10:00 pm Dances of the Silk Road Concert with Farima […]
Beginning Sufi Whirling Technique Workshop